England's match against Mexico to proceed despite weather concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:54 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
England's Round of 16 clash against Mexico is scheduled to begin at 1am BST on July 5 at Estadio Azteca. The match was temporarily rescheduled for 7pm BST due to thunderstorm concerns, but FIFA confirmed that the original timing will stand. Previous matches, including France vs. Iraq, experienced delays due to severe weather, prompting strict adherence to safety protocols. These protocols stem from a tragic incident in October 1998, where 11 players from Bena Tshadi were killed by lightning during a match, raising significant awareness about storm safety in football.
- •England vs. Mexico match starts at 1am BST on July 5.
- •Match time briefly changed due to thunderstorms.
- •Horrific 1998 lightning incident informs current protocols.
- •France vs. Iraq faced over two-hour delay for severe weather.
- •Lightning safety guidelines mandate match suspensions.
- 2:54 PMYahoo Sports — The fatal 1998 match that explains why FIFA World Cup thunderstorm rules are so strict
"England’s Round of 16 clash against Mexico is still set to go ahead at 1am BST on Monday morning in the United Kingdom after a change of mind from FIFA. The match at the Estadio Azteca was briefly rescheduled for 7pm BST amid concerns there could be thunderstorms during the initial kick-off time, although FIFA have since confirmed no change will be made to the schedule.
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