Urgent! FIFA set to reschedule England vs Mexico to a surprise kick-off time due to thunderstorm
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
The 2026 World Cup round of 16 showdown between England and Mexico is likely to be moved to an earlier kick-off due to forecasts of thunderstorms and heavy rain in Mexico City.
- Details: The clash at the iconic Azteca Stadium was originally scheduled for 1:00 am British time on Monday, but now the match could be brought forward to 7:00 pm BST on Sunday.
Under tournament safety protocols, if lightning is detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium, the match is automatically delayed by at least 30 minutes. FIFA has yet to officially confirm the rescheduling, but discussions are ongoing.
Marcus Rashford has already responded to the possible time change. The England winger admitted it’s "not ideal," but emphasized that the team must be ready for any conditions.
The Azteca itself presents another challenge for England: the stadium sits 2,240 meters above sea level, and Mexico have only lost there twice in 89 matches.
For England fans, the rescheduling could be a major headache: more than 3,000 supporters are expected to travel for the match, and their plans could be thrown into chaos.
Reminder: Earlier, we reported that Mexican journalists reportedly plot to disrupt England squad with mass provocations
