The kick off chaos ahead of England's World Cup clash against Mexico was allegedly sparked by the Mexican government who were worried about crowd trouble.As Three Lions supporters drew up plans for how to cope with Monday's nightmare 1am kick-off slot, news emerged that FIFA were hoping to move the start of the last 16 match forward by six hours.But before they could celebrate the miraculous development, armchair fans' hopes were dashed as it was confirmed the game would be starting at its original antisocial time.The confusion was caused by Mexican officials who had grown concerned after four people died in the celebrations following the country's 2-0 win over Ecuador on Tuesday, as first reported by the Daily Mail.The victims died from suffocation as wild parties took hold of the streets around the Angel of Independence monument on the Paseo de la Reforma in downtown Mexico City. The scene of the tragedy is close to the high-end hotels where many top bosses are based. A 19-year-old woman, a 30-year-old man, a 44-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman were all found unconscious on the floor and attempts at CPR were unsuccessful.While police and military are launching a large-scale operation, there remain serious concerns over the prospect of further fatalities on Sunday night. Supporters of Mexico celebrate their side's victory over Ecuador on Tuesday. Four people died in the aftermath of the game Police outside the England squad's hotel in Santa Fe, Mexico City, ahead of the ame against Mexico Armed police officers were also pictured at the scene after worries about crowd trouble Dozens of fans who were loitering around the hotel where the England team is staying were removed by the policeThere was a view within the Mexican government, which was shared by FIFA, that an earlier kick-off would take away the possibility of fans drinking all day and gathering late at night. Official contact was made with both the FA and the Mexican Football Association on Friday, both of whom are believed to have reacted negatively to the proposals. The earlier kick-off time would have had a significant impact on players' preparations for the game, which are typically organised down to the most minute detail.The threat of adverse weather - which was initially thought to be the main factor in the talks - was also a consideration, with thunderstorms forecast for kick-off, which is 6pm local time, although they are currently due to pass by 8pm. Flash flooding, in particular, was a concern. At one point on Friday evening, it seemed likely the game would be played at the rescheduled time, forcing Brazil's game with Norway in New Jersey to be pushed back by half an hour to 4.30pm to avoid any clashes.In the end, backlash from the respective footballing bodies forced FIFA into a U-turn which caused confusion across the world. Officials in Mexico City are now bracing themselves for what may be an incredibly challenging day, with more than a million people expected on the streets. And many have already been out in force in the run-up to the big match with locals gathering outside the England team hotel blaring horns, playing loud music and banging drums in an attempt to disturb the players.Despite a heavy police presence and sporadic rain showers, fans gathered outside the five-star hotel in the south western suburbs of Mexico City at around midnight local (7am Sunday morning BST). Police were on guard to protect the England team's hotel from disruption from Mexico fans A Mexico fan with a drum is ordered by police to move away from the England hotel Droves of fans loitered around England's team hotel to try and cause a loud disturbanceChanting 'Mexico, Mexico, Mexico' the supporters numbering around 50 were kept at bay by a heavy police presence which had thrown a ring of steel around the complex.Armed with riot shields and helmets, the security forces easily outnumbered the fans with around 300 officers involved in the operation.Although noisy, they were kept a good 500 meters back from the hotel making it hard for them to disturb the sleep of England players and they had been given earplugs as well as a precaution.England's security team exclusively told the Daily Mail that Mexican fans' attempts to disturb the Three Lions' sleep had little to no impact on the squad.Insiders said the team had also been given rooms facing away from the street where the Mexican fans had gathered to try and disrupt England's preparation.They insisted the players found the whole spectacle amusing rather than intimidating and suggested they were well used to it.England, meanwhile, are expected to be backed by around 15,000 fans. Officials will ask them to be courteous and to ensure they are in groups while on the streets. In the end, FIFA's attempt to bring England's kick-off forward was halted by a series of barriers – including a reluctance from officials in New York and New Jersey to shift their own fixture.The Daily Mail understands a decision to move the game was 'all but done' according to those with knowledge of the situation. The proposals – which the FA was stunned to learn of via Mexican media – were met with an angry response from both England and Mexico, whose coach publicly lambasted the prospect.And it can also be disclosed that FIFA were met with short shrift when they asked if those in New York/New Jersey would entertain moving the start time of Brazil's clash with Norway at the MetLife Stadium. Talks around moving the kick-off time at just 48 hours notice were met with anger by the FA and Thomas Tuchel, pictured on Thursday, is thought to have been unhappy about the plansHad the Azteca Stadium clash been brought forward it would have kicked off just two hours before the game in New Jersey. Officials pointed out that planning for such a kick-off time had been ongoing for months and that it would be logistically impossible to move it.As such, and amid a negative reaction from both of the two sides involved, FIFA eventually decided that the game could not be moved and, to cap a shambolic few hours, confirmation that the time would not be shifted, after all, came while England were in the air on their way from their training base in Kansas City to Mexico City. While England were left surprised that they initially found out via media, there is some sympathy in that broadcasters in Mexico were involved in early discussions and may have been responsible for the subsequent leak. Mexico coach Javier Aguirre described the suggestion as 'a kick in the stomach' before it was confirmed a change would not be made'We have to change everything,' he told local radio station Grupo Formula. 'It's not that [Mexico's preparation] is completely ruined but almost, because you have to swallow six hours that you had programmed.'Obviously we will comply with Fifa. I don't like it at all, and neither do my players.'Privately, it is thought his England counterpart Thomas Tuchel shared similar views.By Saturday evening in Mexico, barriers surrounded the perimeter of England's hotel while security personnel lined the railings keeping watch over the growing crowds outside.Riot police and local authorities eventually intervened, moving around 200 fans approximately 300 metres away from the hotel entrance, allowing the area to calm considerably.The England security official, who spent the evening monitoring the situation from outside the hotel, said the noise could initially be heard from inside the building but stressed it was never particularly loud or problematic.Once the supporters had been pushed further down the street, he said the players could no longer hear the commotion from their rooms.The official praised the efforts of the Mexican authorities, saying the government, local police and security services had been 'incredibly helpful' throughout England's stay and had gone out of their way to ensure the team's preparations remained unaffected.He also insisted the players' mentalities had not changed despite the attempts to create an intimidating atmosphere.