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Gary Neville criticizes Fifa for confusion over England vs Mexico match time

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:23 PM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Gary Neville criticizes Fifa for confusion over England vs Mexico match time
Summary

Concerns arose surrounding the kick-off time for England's last-16 clash against Mexico at the World Cup, initially slated for 6pm local time. Fifa had considered moving the match forward by six hours due to weather risks in Mexico City. Following backlash and confusion, Fifa confirmed the match will proceed as originally scheduled. Gary Neville expressed frustration over Fifa's late decision-making, emphasizing the sporting integrity implications. Mexico's manager, Javier Aguirre, also criticized the lack of communication regarding the potential change.

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  • •Match set for 6pm local time on Sunday.
  • •Fifa initially considered changing kick-off to 12pm local time.
  • •Gary Neville questions Fifa's decision-making process.
  • •Javier Aguirre claims he was not consulted about the change.
  • •Weather concerns include storm warnings for the area.
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  • 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — Gary Neville blasts Fifa for England vs Mexico kick-off confusion
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England’s last-16 clash with Mexico looked set to be pushed forward six hours before Fifa backtracked on the idea

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