Heavy rain and lightning may delay Mexico-England World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Round of 16 match between Mexico and England is scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern Time at Estadio Azteca. Heavy rain and lightning prompted a shelter-in-place order about three hours before kickoff. FIFA initially considered moving the match to avoid the weather but ultimately decided against it. England's team arrived as scheduled while Mexico arrived 2.5 hours before the start time. A decision on any potential delay remains pending as weather conditions develop.
- •Mexico hosts England in World Cup Round of 16 at Estadio Azteca
- •Severe weather conditions prompted a shelter-in-place order
- •FIFA has protocols for handling weather-related delays
- •Teams were told to delay arrival amid lightning risk
- •Match kickoff time remains unchanged for now
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Will the Mexico vs. England World Cup match be delayed?
"The weather in Mexico City has not looked favorable on Sunday.
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