Need to knowEngland take on Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup with concern over Three Lions players being disrupted by home fans in the build-up and storms delaying kick-off at the Azteca stadium08:51, 05 Jul 2026Updated 09:40, 05 Jul 2026Police and security are outside England's hotel, but that hasn't stopped Mexican fans trying to cause disruption to players' sleepAll the latest news ahead of England's World Cup clash against Mexico, including an update on those thunderstormsFIFA revealed that roadblocks around the England national team's hotel in Mexico City would be set up ahead of their crucial World Cup round-of-16 match. The measure came as a response to serious concerns that passionate Mexican fans would target the hotel to disrupt the players' rest before the game.England players could be set for a good night's sleep with security and police manning the roadblocks to prevent fans from getting closer to the hotel. The road has been closed off, while Mexican fans hoping to cause disruption have already been pushed back 300 metres away from England's hotel. ESPN Mexico posted on X: "There will be no serenade at the Hotel Inglaterra."However, footage online showed hundreds of Mexican fans playing loud music and setting off fireworks outside England's hotel. When police were asked if they were going to arrest them by GB News, they appeared to say no and refused to engage.The Daily Mail claims that Mexican fans' noisy late-night siege did not work, with England's security team insisting it had little to no impact on the squad. The England players instead found the spectacle 'amusing rather than intimidating.'The Football Association had hoped to keep the team's accommodation location a secret to prevent potential disturbances. However, local supporters found the site and booed them on arrival earlier this week, sparking concerns that Thomas Tuchel’s squad would suffer a sleepless night.Mexican fans previously targeted Ecuador’s hotel with fireworks, chanting, and revving engines before their round-of-32 match. Ecuador subsequently filed an official complaint with FIFA, arguing that such behaviour violates the core principles of fair play and unity.England would have preferred to arrive in Mexico City at the very last minute to avoid this hostile environment and mitigate the altitude. However, strict FIFA regulations require that competing teams be in the host city within 24 hours of kick-off.In preparation for the expected nocturnal disruptions, Thomas Tuchel has acknowledged the situation and confirmed that the squad will bring items such as earplugs. FIFA officials also noted that the extraordinary security roadblocks were granted on a case-by-case basis due to the high-profile nature of the clash at the Azteca.England fans, meanwhile, face a nervous wait as Mexican authorities issued a severe thunderstorm warning ahead of the high-stakes World Cup knockout match. The alarming weather charts predicted torrential downpours and frequent lightning that could severely disrupt the schedule at the iconic Azteca Stadium.Mexico's National Meteorological Service forecasted that there is an 80 per cent chance of thunderstorms in the two hours before kick-off. However, the risk reduces to 60 per cent for the kick-off and the first half. The service also predicts that the next two hours after halftime will only see rain showers.A TalkSPORT World Cup presenter, however, thinks there's no chance England's match will kick-off on time. Olivia Buzaglo wrote on X: "Being in Mexico City, you can understand why they wanted to change the kick off time. It’s nearly 5pm here and it is absolutely hammering it down. Like properly. Absolutely no way the game kicks off at 6pm tomorrow. There’s been about 15 lightning bolts in half an hour."READ MORE: England respond to World Cup viagra claims after 'FIFA exception' ahead of Mexico match