Mexico and England clash in World Cup amid kick-off time confusion

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Mexico and England clash in World Cup amid kick-off time confusion
Summary

The World Cup round-of-16 match between Mexico and England is scheduled for Sunday at 6 p.m. local time at Azteca Stadium. Confusion arose when reports suggested FIFA planned to move the kick-off time forward by six hours due to severe weather concerns. Mexico coach Javier Aguirre expressed frustration over the proposed change, stating it would disrupt their preparations. However, FIFA later confirmed the original start time would remain unchanged, restoring order to Mexico's plans.

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  • Match set for Sunday at 6 p.m. local time at Azteca Stadium.
  • Confusion arose over potential change to the kick-off time.
  • FIFA confirmed the original time after communication with federations.
  • Aguirre criticized the proposed time change and its impact on plans.
  • Fans were confused and some considered reselling their tickets.
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Confusion ahead of the World Cup round-of-16 clash between Mexico and England! The match was originally scheduled to kick off on Sunday at 6 p.m. local time (Monday, 2 a.m. German time) at the Azteca ...

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