Javier Aguirre reacts to FIFA's change of England match kick-off time
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 9:38 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre expressed his frustration after FIFA reportedly moved the kick-off time for the World Cup Round of 16 match against England six hours earlier due to potential thunderstorms. The match, initially scheduled for 6 PM local time, is now set for 12 PM local time. Aguirre criticized FIFA for not consulting him or his team about the change, which he described as a significant disruption to their preparations. The Football Association was also unaware of the alteration until it surfaced among journalists, raising concerns over the impact on traveling England fans.
- •Aguirre says the schedule change is a 'kick in the gut.'
- •Match moved from 6 PM to 12 PM local time due to thunderstorms.
- •FIFA did not consult Mexico or England about the time change.
- •Fans arriving from England might miss the match entirely.
- •Aguirre vowed to abide by FIFA's decision despite his anger.
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Mexico manager says he’s been left in dark by Fifa over World Cup kick-off change
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Mexico boss Javier Aguirre left furious with FIFA as England kick-off time seemingly changed
"Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre has seemingly confirmed that their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 game against England has been moved six hours earlier due to expected thunderstorms
"Mexico boss Javier Aguirre said ‘nobody asked me’ with his side’s round of 16 match with England set to be moved forward
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 10:03 PMMexico manager says he’s been left in dark by Fifa over World Cup kick-off change
Mexico boss Javier Aguirre said ‘nobody asked me’ with his side’s round of 16 match with England set to be moved forward
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 9:38 PMMexico boss Javier Aguirre left furious with FIFA as England kick-off time seemingly changed
Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre has seemingly confirmed that their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 game against England has been moved six hours earlier due to expected thunderstorms
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