NEW YORK, July 3 : FIFA will keep the scheduled kickoff time for Sunday’s World Cup last-16 match between Mexico and England, despite earlier concerns that severe weather could force changes, a source familiar with the discussions told Reuters.Mexico v England at the Azteca Stadium will remain at 6 p.m. local time (0000 GMT), while Brazil v Norway in New York is expected to go ahead at 4 p.m. local time (2000 GMT).FIFA had considered bringing forward the Mexico match because of the forecast conditions.Mexican media reported that it could be moved to noon local time (1800 GMT), while a spokesperson for the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) had said Brazil v Norway could be delayed by an hour if Mexico v England was rescheduled.Mexico's last-32 match against Ecuador earlier this week was delayed due to rain.
FIFA to stick to schedule for Mexico v England game, source says
NEW YORK, July 3 : FIFA will keep the scheduled kickoff time for Sunday’s World Cup last-16 match between Mexico and England, despite earlier concerns that severe weather could force changes, a source familiar with the discussions told Reuters.Mexico v England at the Azteca Stadium will remain at 6 p.m. loc
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