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Rashford downplays scheduling change ahead of England's last 16 match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Rashford downplays scheduling change ahead of England's last 16 match

Summary

Marcus Rashford stated that the potential rescheduling of England's last 16 match against Mexico will not affect the team's focus. The match, originally set for 1am BST on July 6, may be moved from 6pm local time to 12pm due to concerns over thunderstorms. Rashford emphasized the team's commitment, highlighting their determination regardless of external factors. The match will take place at the Estadio Azteca, known for its challenging altitude and Mexico's strong home record.

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Key Details

•Rashford remarks that schedule changes don't impact the team's goals
•Match against Mexico may be rescheduled due to weather concerns
•Estadio Azteca has an altitude of 7,220ft, creating challenges for players
•England aims to perform despite potential disadvantages
•Kick off originally set for 1am BST, now possibly moved to 12pm local time

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9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Last 16 kick off rescheduling ‘doesn’t matter’ to England, says Rashford

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Marcus Rashford says the potential kick off rescheduling for England’s last 16 clash against Mexico will not change his side’s end goal.England travel to Mexico City to take on co-hosts Mexico, wi...
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