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Mexico v England Round of 16 kick-off delayed due to weather

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:18 PM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Mexico v England Round of 16 kick-off delayed due to weather
Summary

The Round of 16 match between Mexico and England, scheduled for tonight in Mexico City, has been delayed. Kick-off, originally set for 2 a.m. French time, will now take place at 3 a.m. due to severe thunderstorms affecting the area. Both teams arrived late at the stadium as a result of the conditions. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

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Key Details
  • •Kick-off delayed from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. French time
  • •Severe thunderstorms currently affecting Mexico City
  • •Both teams arrived late to the stadium due to weather
  • •Match is a critical Round of 16 encounter
Latest Updates
  • 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — Mexico-England round of 16 kickoff delayed an hour by storms
  • 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Mexico v England kick-off delayed!
What they're saying
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+1.The electric Round of 16 clash between Mexico and England, taking place tonight in Mexico City, has been delayed!Kick-off will not in fact be at 2 a.m. French time, but at 3 a.m. due to the violent...

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Just like the round of 32 match at the Estadio Azteca, kickoff for Sunday night's round of 16 contest between Mexico and England is delayed an hour.

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