FIFA considers rescheduling Mexico-England match due to weather concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 7:24 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
FIFA is contemplating moving the round-of-16 match between co-hosts Mexico and England at the 2026 World Cup to an earlier time due to unfavorable weather conditions. The match is currently scheduled for 6 p.m. local time, but forecasts suggest severe thunderstorms and heavy rain around that time. Potential rescheduling could see the kickoff moved to 12 noon local time or 8 p.m. Central European Summer Time. As of now, FIFA has not confirmed any schedule changes.
- •Match scheduled for 6 p.m. local time
- •Potential reschedule to 12 noon local time
- •Severe weather expected at original kickoff
- •No official decision from FIFA yet
- •Match takes place at Azteca Stadium
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"The weather is a crucial factor at the 2026 World Cup. The conditions now apparently mean that the round-of-16 match between co-hosts Mexico and England will have to be rescheduled. According to the ...
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