Downing Street were alerted by the FA that the time change would give players less time to adapt to the altitude

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Sunday's game will be played at its original time but only after emergency discussions were held over bringing it forward by six hours.

Discussions had been held to bring the game forward due to potential storm disruption in Mexico City.

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

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…

The Prime Minister is claimed to have stepped in to help block world football's governing body from bringing forward the kick-off time for the Three Lions' World Cup clash.

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Downing Street were alerted by the FA that the time change would give players less time to adapt to the altitude

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer blocked FIFA's plan to move England's World Cup match against Mexico, citing altitude concerns and competitive fairness.

PM stepped in over proposal to shift World Cup match to an earlier time, amid concerns it would benefit Mexico