England and Mexico scheduled to clash as planned in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 12:19 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico will kick off as scheduled on Sunday at 6 pm local time at Estadio Azteca. Discussions regarding a potential rescheduling due to adverse weather conditions did not lead to a final decision to move the match. FIFA officials are monitoring the situation, but safety protocols may delay the match if lightning occurs nearby. England players Morgan Rogers and Marcus Rashford expressed confidence in their ability to adapt to whatever challenges arise, while coach Thomas Tuchel highlighted altitude as a significant factor affecting their performance.
- •Kick-off set for 6 pm local time at Estadio Azteca.
- •No changes made to match schedule despite weather discussions.
- •FIFA regulations may cause delays due to safety concerns.
- •Altitude poses a challenge for England in Mexico City.
- •Tuchel acknowledges limited time for altitude adaptation.
- 12:19 AMYahoo Sports — England’s clash with Mexico due to remain at scheduled time
"England’s World Cup last-16 game against Mexico will kick-off as scheduled on Sunday, the Press Association understands. Thomas Tuchel’s men take on the co-hosts in a mouth-watering clash at the Estadio Azteca with kick-off scheduled for 6 pm (2100 GMT).
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