Tuchel calls for England supporters amidst World Cup night match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:34 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
England faces Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16 on Monday at 1 am UK time, following their narrow victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Coach Thomas Tuchel urged families to prioritize the match over school obligations, highlighting the potential impact on TV viewership due to the late kick-off. Tuchel emphasized the importance of support, particularly from children, as England aims to advance further in the tournament. The team overcame an early setback, securing their place in the knockout stage with two late goals from Harry Kane.
- •England plays Mexico at 1 am UK time in the World Cup.
- •Tuchel requests families allow children to watch the match.
- •England advanced after a late comeback against the DR Congo.
- •Kane scored two late goals to secure the victory.
- •The match will take place at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Thomas Tuchel urges parents to let children stay up for England’s 1am World Cup clash with Mexico
- 9:34 AMYahoo Sports — School can wait – Tuchel wants support for England night shift
"Coach Thomas Tuchel called for families to put football before school when England play Mexico in the World Cup last 16 in the early hours of Monday English time. Victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday set up a meeting with the co-hosts in Mexico City that will kick off at 1 am UK time (0000 GMT), likely impacting the size of the TV audience able to watch.
"England manager Thomas Tuchel has urged parents to allow their children to watch the Three Lions’ next World Cup match against Mexico at 1am BST. The Three Lions advanced to the final 16 after Harry Kane scored two goals against the DR Congo on Wednesday (1 July).
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 10:20 AMThomas Tuchel urges parents to let children stay up for England’s 1am World Cup clash with Mexico
England manager Thomas Tuchel has urged parents to allow their children to watch the Three Lions’ next World Cup match against Mexico at 1am BST. The Three Lions advanced to the final 16 after Harry Kane scored two goals against the DR Congo on Wednesday (1 July).
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 9:34 AMSchool can wait – Tuchel wants support for England night shift
Coach Thomas Tuchel called for families to put football before school when England play Mexico in the World Cup last 16 in the early hours of Monday English time. Victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday set up a meeting with the co-hosts in Mexico City that will kick off at 1 am UK time (0000 GMT), likely impacting the size of the TV audience able to watch.
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