Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMexico manager Javier Aguirre expressed strong anger over a proposed kick-off time change for his team's World Cup 2026 last 16 match against England. FIFA and the Mexican and English football associations are discussing moving the game due to concerns about adverse weather and potential flooding in Mexico City. The potential change would shift the match from 6pm local time to 12pm local time on Sunday, significantly altering team preparations. Aguirre stated the change disrupts his team's entire schedule, including food, sleep, and physiotherapy, and refuted claims it would give Mexico an advantage. Gary Neville criticized FIFA for considering the late change, arguing it would be a 'sporting disadvantage to England' and raise 'sporting integrity' issues. In fullMexico boss furious at Fifa over proposed World Cup kick-off change vs EnglandMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Mexico manager ‘quite angry’ over proposed time change against England
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMexico manager Javier Aguirre expressed strong anger over a proposed kick-off time change for his team's World Cup 2026 last 16 match against England. FIFA and the Mexican and English football associations are discussing moving the game due to concerns about adverse weather and potential flooding in Mexico City. The potential change would shift the match from 6pm local time to 12pm local time on Sunday, significantly altering team preparations. Aguirre stated the change disrupts his team's entire schedule, including food, sleep, and physiotherapy, and refuted claims it would give Mexico an advantage. Gary Neville criticized FIFA for considering the late change, arguing it would be a 'sporting disadvantage to England' and raise 'sporting integrity' issues. In fullMexico boss furious at Fifa over proposed World Cup kick-off change vs EnglandMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
