Elliot Anderson (England) during Round of 32 FIFA World Cup 2026, England and DR Congo, Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, United States on July 01 2026. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto)
England’s World Cup last 16 match against Mexico on Sunday could be moved to an earlier kickoff time due to the risk of storms and flooding, a source close to the arrangements said.
It is believed football’s world governing body FIFA is holding discussions over moving the kickoff at the Estadio Azteca due to the risk of extreme weather.
The match is currently scheduled to kick off at 6:00pm local time. Related News Neymar unhappy with World Cup role but ‘respectful’, says Ancelotti 50 European lawmakers urge FIFA to probe Infantino over Trump peace prize Egypt, Cape Verde, Ghana hope to join Morocco in World Cup Round of 16
Reports in Mexico say the match could be moved to midday local time.
