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2026 World Cup: Mexico vs. England match time unchanged despite storm fears
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2026 World Cup: Mexico vs. England match time unchanged despite storm fears

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • FIFA will not change the scheduled start time for the 2026 World Cup match between Mexico and England despite concerns over potential storms.
  • The match is set to proceed at 6 p.m. local time, which is 1 a.m. UK time, on July 6.
  • FIFA is monitoring the weather situation closely but has confirmed no decision was made to reschedule.

FIFA has decided to maintain the original schedule for the 2026 World Cup match between Mexico and England, despite initial considerations to postpone the game due to severe weather forecasts. The match is slated to kick off at 6 p.m. local time on July 6.

Discussions had explored moving the start time to 12 p.m. local time to avoid anticipated heavy rainfall later in the day. However, the global football governing body opted against any changes, while emphasizing its continued vigilance and close monitoring of weather developments.

Mexico-England will stay at 6pm local, and 1am UK

— Fifa sourcesConfirmation of the match schedule despite weather concerns.

This is not the first time weather has impacted the tournament. Two group stage matches, France vs. Iraq and Mexico vs. Ecuador, were previously affected by adverse weather conditions. FIFA sources confirmed that the Mexico-England match would remain at 6 p.m. local time, with an insistence that no decision to reschedule had ever been made.

Fifa will continue to survey situation, including the weather

— Fifa sourcesFIFA's ongoing monitoring of the weather for the match.
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