Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland are preparing for their World Cup match against co-hosts Mexico, facing challenges including high altitude and an anticipated hostile reception at Estadio Azteca. Before then, Carlo Ancelotti and Brazil will face their sternest test yet when meeting Norway in New Jersey on Sunday evening. The game kicks off at 9pm BST (4pm ET).England will then play Mexico with kick-off scheduled for 1am Monday (8pm ET). Should they progress, England could potentially face Brazil in the quarter-finals.FIFA initially considered moving the kick-off time forward by six hours due to potential stormy weather, but later reversed the decision. A risk of further match delays remains due to thunderstorms and lightning.From the quarter-finals onwards, the US will host all of the remaining matches, with the final in New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.In fullWorld Cup 2026: Last-16 fixtures, results and full tournament bracketMore 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
World Cup today: Brazil face test before England take on Mexico
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland are preparing for their World Cup match against co-hosts Mexico, facing challenges including high altitude and an anticipated hostile reception at Estadio Azteca. Before then, Carlo Ancelotti and Brazil will face their sternest test yet when meeting Norway in New Jersey on Sunday evening. The game kicks off at 9pm BST (4pm ET).England will then play Mexico with kick-off scheduled for 1am Monday (8pm ET). Should they progress, England could potentially face Brazil in the quarter-finals.FIFA initially considered moving the kick-off time forward by six hours due to potential stormy weather, but later reversed the decision. A risk of further match delays remains due to thunderstorms and lightning.From the quarter-finals onwards, the US will host all of the remaining matches, with the final in New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.In fullWorld Cup 2026: Last-16 fixtures, results and full tournament bracketMore 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
