Mexico v England World Cup match postponed due to severe weather
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:26 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
FIFA has officially postponed the World Cup round-of-16 match between Mexico and England, originally scheduled for 2 a.m. German time. Severe weather conditions, including thunder, lightning, and torrential rain in Mexico City, prompted the activation of FIFA's severe weather protocol. The match is now planned to start at 3 a.m. German time. Fans can expect a delay as authorities assess the situation.
- •The match was set for July 6 at 2 a.m. German time.
- •Weather conditions included thunder, lightning, and heavy rain.
- •The current plan is to start the match at 3 a.m. German time.
- 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Confirmed by FIFA: Mexico v England postponed!
"It had already been becoming apparent: the World Cup round-of-16 match between host nation Mexico and England cannot take place as scheduled at 2 a.m. German time. FIFA and the nations involved have n...
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