Mexico's head coach Javier Aguirre has seemingly confirmed that their last 16 clash with England has changed despite there still being no official word from FIFA21:52, 03 Jul 2026Updated 22:22, 03 Jul 2026Mexico boss Javier Aguirre has confirmed England's World Cup last 16 clash has been switched to an earlier kick-off - and hit out at FIFA over the "kick in the gut."‌FIFA are still yet to officially confirm the game has been moved forward six hours due to electrical thunderstorms but Aguirre has seemingly been consulted on the matter and is infuriated by the disruption.‌He told Spanish-Mexican journalist Joaquin López Doriga on Radio Formula: “That’s right, it’s like a kick in the gut, it changes everything, the plan. It’s not that it’s completely ruined, but almost, because you have to swallow six hours of scheduled training.‌"Obviously, we will abide by what FIFA says. I don’t like it at all, nor do my players. Of course, the food, the nap, the sleep, the physiotherapy, everything, everything, it seems trivial, but it isn't."Today, 60 people are working here so that these 26 friends can go out on Sunday and win the game, I mean, it's not a small thing, the truth is that the change is quite important and I'll tell you this, well, I can understand reasons and arguments, but they didn't consult me and yes, I'm quite angry."The game was initially set for 6pm local time (1am UK) but has now seemingly been switched to 12pm local (7pm Sunday UK).‌When asked if the change gives the hosts an advantage at the Azteca Stadium, Aguirre responded emphatically: “Not at all, zero, name, no advantage whatsoever."In the contrary, I tell you this is all designed so, since that day in Ecuador we talked, we knew the schedule, we knew the venue, we didn't know the opponent, that's true, but in the end, yes, they screw me over a little, yes, well yes, we have no choice but to abide by what FIFA says."‌England were left in the dark by FIFA and FA chiefs only found out there was a chance for a potential change when they noticed rumours swirling on social media amongst Mexican journalists.Mirror Football also contacted the Mexican Football Federation, who also insisted at the time that they had not been consulted about any potential change.A number of England fans are also due to arrive in Mexico City from Heathrow Airport on Sunday at 2pm local time, meaning they would miss the game.‌The FA is understood to be seriously concerned about the impact this change will have upon England fans who are travelling from far and wide to see their team in a historic fixture at one of football's great cathedrals.Article continues belowThere will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story. Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, X, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.