Kickoff time revealed for Mexico vs Ecuador after thunderstorm delay

The match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup is inching closer to kickoff after a thunderstorm delay.

Details: According to The Athletic, both teams are currently warming up ahead of the match.

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Earlier, the game had to be postponed due to adverse weather conditions. Reports indicated that the match would be delayed by at least an hour.

Now, the situation at the stadium has improved, and both squads have begun their on-field preparations. This signals that organizers are close to resuming the standard pre-match protocol.

The Athletic also highlighted a key detail: the match will be played in the traditional format of two halves, with no additional hydration breaks.

Reminder: Earlier, the Mexico vs Ecuador match was postponed due to a thunderstorm, and organizers kept both teams off the pitch until weather conditions improved.