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

MIKE KEEGAN AND CRAIG HOPE IN MEXICO CITY: Discussions took place over whether to shift the kick-off from 1am on Monday to 7pm on Sunday night, or potentially even earlier due to…

Sunday's game had originally been slated to kick off at 6pm local time (8pm ET; Monday 1am BST) but may be brought forward.

England's last 16 clash with Mexico was due to be played in the early hours of Monday morning but FIFA are poised to change the World Cup knockout clash - which has been bought…

Javier Aguirre has reacted angrily to reports of a kick-off time change, while also refuting any advantage for the co-hosts over Thomas Tuchel’s side

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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.

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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