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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGary Neville has criticised Fifa for the confusion surrounding the kick-off time for England's last-16 match against Mexico. Reports initially suggested the game would be moved forward by six hours from 6pm to 12pm local time due to concerns over adverse weather and potential flooding in Mexico City. Fifa reportedly backtracked on this decision, reverting to the original 6pm local time kick-off, which is 1am BST on Monday. Neville described the potential change as “disruptive” for players and a “sporting disadvantage” for England, questioning Fifa's “willy nilly” approach. While Fifa sources stated no decision was ever made to reschedule, the debacle angered both the Mexican and English FAs, with Mexico manager Javier Aguirre expressing his disapproval and lack of consultation. In fullGary Neville blasts Fifa for England vs Mexico kick-off confusionMore 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
Gary Neville criticises Fifa over England vs Mexico kick-off chaos
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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGary Neville has criticised Fifa for the confusion surrounding the kick-off time for England's last-16 match against Mexico. Reports initially suggested the game would be moved forward by six hours from 6pm to 12pm local time due to concerns over adverse weather and potential flooding in Mexico City. Fifa reportedly backtracked on this decision, reverting to the original 6pm local time kick-off, which is 1am BST on Monday. Neville described the potential change as “disruptive” for players and a “sporting disadvantage” for England, questioning Fifa's “willy nilly” approach. While Fifa sources stated no decision was ever made to reschedule, the debacle angered both the Mexican and English FAs, with Mexico manager Javier Aguirre expressing his disapproval and lack of consultation. In fullGary Neville blasts Fifa for England vs Mexico kick-off confusionMore 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
