England’s World Cup knockout match against Mexico will kick-off at the planned time, despite storm forecasts prompting discussions over bringing the game forward.Pub landlords had been waiting to hear of news from Fifa – with emergency legislation passed by Sir Keir Starmer to allow premises to stay open late for the round-of-16 match.On Friday evening, Fifa sources indicated no decision was ever taken to reschedule the game from its 6pm local time (1am Monday UK time) slot at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, and the relevant stakeholders will continue monitoring relevant factors.England’s Harry Kane celebrates following the round of 32 win over the Democratic Republic of Congo (Bradley Collyer/PA) (PA Wire)Potential storm conditions in Mexico’s capital led to reports that an earlier kick-off time of 12pm local time – 7pm on Sunday in the UK – was being considered.MPs had called for leeway beyond the 2am extended pub opening hours already in place for England matches during the football World Cup following the Three Lions’ 2-1 win over the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday.The blanket extension means individual pubs do not need to apply for extended hours.The timing of the decision was criticised by the National Police Chiefs’ Council, who said the “late announcement” meant forces having to adapt plans and take officers away from communities.Greene King said more than 600 pubs across England will be staying open late to show the match and Marston’s said more than 400 will be open late.Stonegate Group said 610 Craft Union, 182 managed sites and hundreds of leased and tenanted pubs will be opening late, and Fuller’s said 30 pubs were planning to stay open as of Friday afternoon.Meanwhile, schools around the country said they will allow pupils to start late on Monday so that they can watch the match in the early hours.Supporters already in Mexico City said they were concerned for fans due to arrive on Sunday morning because of the uncertainty over the kick-off time.Scott Cole, 40, from Bristol, told the Press Association: “You’ve got to feel for those that have got flights coming over on Sunday morning.Scott Cole, 40, (left) said he had sympathy with those flying to Mexico City on Sunday due to the uncertainty over the kick-off time (James Manning/PA) (PA Wire)“Obviously any change in kick-off time… I’ve seen people flying at about half nine, half past 10 – you’re never going to make it to that stadium when you land there.“If it is a 12pm kick-off and you’re landing at half past 10 – we came in at 8pm last night and it took us an hour to get out.”He added: “As for the players, there’s more humidity at 12pm, and you’ve got the people who’ve made plans to get here early, it could affect them.”On top of the uncertainty over the kick-off time, many England supporters said the altitude left them feeling “not too confident” after experiencing it for themselves in Mexico City.Mo Shahid, 39, who works as a doctor in Manchester, told PA: “The altitude, especially if they’re going to move the game early as well – it feels like things are against us.”Mo Shahid, 39 (left) and Dave Bilyard, 39, said the altitude did not leave them feeling ‘too confident’ (James Manning/PA) (PA Wire)He added: “The altitude will be tricky.“I think I felt it on my run this morning – but I’m not an elite athlete so hopefully the boys manage a bit better.“But it will affect us a little bit, no doubt.”His 39-year-old friend Dave Bilyard, who lives in Brighton, added: “Yeah, I’m feeling the altitude but I’m hoping the elite athletes can perform better.“I think it’ll be tough but, like we said months ago when the draw was announced, this is the game you want to go to, right?“So whatever happens, hopefully it’ll be a great day. I would really like it not to be a midday kick-off, but we’ll see.”Another England fan, 26-year-old Max Holland from London, told PA it was hard to tell whether altitude would affect the players.“I’ve been walking around all day and I’ve felt a bit out of breath.“But it’s hard to tell – unless you’re playing the game of football or doing 5km runs, I don’t know how bad it is.“I don’t think we’ll lose because of the altitude.”