SportFootballEngland football teamEngland's clash with Mexico was reportedly being brought forward six hours by FIFA, but after an evening of speculation their World Cup knockout will still be played at 1am on Monday morning23:46, 03 Jul 2026Updated 07:58, 04 Jul 2026England's clash with Mexico will remain at its original kick-off time despite talks of a late change from FIFA - which left both teams fuming and in the dark.‌The Three Lions are due to play their last 16 clash at Mexico City at 1am on Monday morning, but the threat of storms meant they were moving it forward six hours to kick-off at 7pm.‌That left England frustrated, firstly because they'd been left clueless and learned about the change through the media, but also because it massively hampered their preparation. Meanwhile, the Three Lions arrived at their team hotel in Mexico on Friday and were given a hostile reception by supporters, with a massive security presence also at the scene.‌But even after England players spoke out on the change when it came to the kick-off time, which hadn't yet been confirmed, and FIFA have indeed decided to stick by the original kick-off time despite discussing the possibility of a tweak to proceedings.Mexico boss Javier Aguirre hammered FIFA when he heard that their clash at the Azteca was set to become a midday kick-off local time on Sunday.He told Spanish-Mexican journalist Joaquin Lopez 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."Article continues belowEngland frontman Marcus Rashford had said: "I think for us it's the same how we prepare for the game. We have to be focused. We have to be ready for anything. I think it's one of our strengths as a group. Everyone, including the players and staff... we are ready for whatever challenges get thrown at us. So obviously it's not ideal but also it doesn't really matter."The original kick-off time means the decision taken by Prime Mininster Keir Starmer to keep pubs open until 5am will leave the hospitality industry poised to bank huge sums with the rare start time creating a unique atmosphere.There 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.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌FIFAEngland football teamMexico football teamWorld Cup 2026