Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank 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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEstadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - July 5, 2026 General view of fans inside the stadium before the match (Reuters)England's World Cup 2026 last 16 match against Mexico has been delayed due to an electrical storm at the Azteca Stadium. The tie, originally scheduled for 6pm local time (1am BST), has been rescheduled for 7pm local time (2am BST), with potential for further delays. Severe weather, including heavy rain, thunder, and lightning, prevented fans from entering the stadium and delayed team arrivals. The stadium's electrical storm protocol was activated, advising fans and officials to seek cover. The winner of this match will proceed to face Norway in the quarter-finals on Saturday, following Norway's 2-1 victory over Brazil. In fullMexico v England kick-off time delayed as World Cup last 16 tie hit by ‘severe weather’More 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
Mexico v England World Cup game delayed after thunderstorm warning
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank 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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEstadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - July 5, 2026 General view of fans inside the stadium before the match (Reuters)England's World Cup 2026 last 16 match against Mexico has been delayed due to an electrical storm at the Azteca Stadium. The tie, originally scheduled for 6pm local time (1am BST), has been rescheduled for 7pm local time (2am BST), with potential for further delays. Severe weather, including heavy rain, thunder, and lightning, prevented fans from entering the stadium and delayed team arrivals. The stadium's electrical storm protocol was activated, advising fans and officials to seek cover. The winner of this match will proceed to face Norway in the quarter-finals on Saturday, following Norway's 2-1 victory over Brazil. In fullMexico v England kick-off time delayed as World Cup last 16 tie hit by ‘severe weather’More 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
