The FA were left in the dark on Friday when reports first emerged that the match could be brought forward by six hours.

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

Keir Starmer confirmó que gestionó, junto con la Federación Inglesa, que la FIFA mantuviera el horario original del duelo entre México e Inglaterra.

It was revealed earlier this week that Starmer played a role in ensuring England’s kick-off time against Mexico was not brought forward

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The FA were left in the dark on Friday when reports first emerged that the match could be brought forward by six hours.

The plot fell apart after widespread criticism and objections from the English and Mexican Football Associations - as well as outgoing prime minister Starmer.