England v Mexico set to move to earlier kick-off time
BBC News 2026-07-03 18:59:32
Context: England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico is scheduled to take place at Azteca in Mexico City, but the kick-off time may be brought forward due to the threat of storms. The game is currently set for 01:00 BST on Monday, but forecasts suggest thunderstorms and heavy rain could occur around that time. A possible new kick-off time of 19:00 BST on Sunday has been suggested.
Key Facts
- The England vs Mexico World Cup last-16 tie is scheduled to take place at Azteca in Mexico City.
- The original kick-off time is 01:00 BST on Monday, but this may be changed due to weather forecasts.
- Forecasts suggest there could be thunderstorms and heavy rain around the original kick-off time.
- One possible new kick-off time being considered is 19:00 BST on Sunday, which is six hours earlier than the original time.
- No final decision has been made on changing the kick-off time, and it is possible that the original time will remain.