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Aguirre opposes time change for Mexico's match against England

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 10:13 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Aguirre opposes time change for Mexico's match against England

Summary

Mexico manager Javier Aguirre objected to a proposed six-hour time change for the round of 16 match against England, scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Despite concerns about thunderstorms near Estadio Azteca, FIFA decided to maintain the original schedule. Aguirre expressed that changing the match time would disrupt pre-game preparations significantly. He described the proposal as 'a kick in the stomach' and reaffirmed his team's readiness for what could be a historic game for Mexico. Aguirre's remarks came during a press conference before the match set for July 4, 2026.

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By the Numbers

•Aguirre opposed a schedule change for the match against England.
•The match will start at 8 p.m. ET on July 4, 2026.
•Aguirre called the proposal disruptive to preparations.
•Concerns arose due to potential thunderstorms near the venue.
•Mexico seeks to advance further in the tournament.

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10:13 PMYahoo Sports — Mexico manager Javier Aguirre pushed back on potential time change vs. England

What they're saying

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El Tri's manager was blunt, but his response said enough about how he felt about the possibility of Mexico's round of 16 match being moved by 6 hours.
— Yahoo Sports

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