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 CITY, July 3 : Mexico's clash with England in the World Cup round of 16 at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday will be moved to noon local time (1800 GMT), local media reported on…

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Fifa is considering moving the World Cup round of 16 match at the Estadio Azteca stadium over severe weather being forcasted

FIFA is considering moving the match due to predicted bad weather, local media reported

World Cup 2026 co-hosts set to provide boisterous welcome for England ahead of Sunday’s last-16 match

The game is currently scheduled to kick off at 1am BST on Monday morning but that looks likely to now be 7pm BST on Sunday evening instead

Mexico-England World Cup match rescheduled to noon due to storm risk, as local media reports; FIFA remains silent on confirmation.

FIFA are moving England's World Cup last 16 clash with Mexico seven hours earlier due to the threat of thunderstorms and flooding in Mexico City, leaving the FA deeply concerned…

England's World Cup clash with Mexico was moved forward

England’s last-16 game against the co-hosts could be moved forward due to forecasted thunderstorms

Stormy weather has already caused delays at the 2026 World Cup.

Mexico's last-32 match against Ecuador earlier this week was delayed due to rain.

England’s World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico is set to be moved to 19:00 BST on Sunday.

England are set to face Mexico at 1am (BST) on Monday morning despite suggestions that the kick-off time would be brought forward six hours due to adverse weather

Mexican authorities have warned thunderstorms are expected during the first half of the England's World Cup last-16 tie with the co-hosts, which could lead to the tie being…

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England fans could be in for an even later night if storms interrupt the World Cup clash against Mexico

World Cup 2026 co-hosts set to provide boisterous welcome for England ahead of Sunday’s last-16 match

The kickoff for the World Cup round of 16 game between Mexico and England was delayed by one hour on Sunday night as a thunderstorm rolled through Estadio Azteca.