Need to knowEngland take on Mexico in the very early hours of Monday morning in the UK16:00, 05 Jul 2026Harry Kane's goals have been crucial in England reaching the last 16Everything you need to know about when England's match with Mexico will finish and the procedure for extra time and penalties:Kick-off time: The game kicks off at 6pm on Sunday in Mexico, which translates exactly to 1am on Monday in the UK. This very early morning start is simply due to the seven-hour time difference between Mexico City and the UK.Regular time conclusion: A standard football match consists of two 45-minute halves separated by a strict 15-minute half-time interval. Accounting for average stoppage time added by the referee, regular time will naturally conclude around 2:55am.Extra time rules: Should the score remain tied after 90 minutes, knockout rules mandate an additional 30 minutes of extra time. This tense period is divided into two 15-minute halves where teams swap sides with no extended rest period.Extra time finish: Factoring in the brief break before extra time begins and potential injury stoppages, this phase takes roughly 40 real-world minutes. If the match goes through this entire additional period, the referee's whistle will blow at approximately 3:35am.Penalty shootout format: If the teams are still deadlocked after 120 minutes of football, the winner is ultimately decided by a penalty shootout. Both teams take five alternating spot-kicks, quickly progressing to sudden death if the scores remain perfectly tied.Absolute final whistle: A complete penalty shootout typically requires around 15 to 20 minutes to safely and fairly conclude under high pressure. Therefore, if the game goes entirely down to the wire, the absolute final finish time will be roughly 3:55am.Read more: The test awaiting England against co-hosts Mexico in the World Cup.