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Mexico vs. England match time change sparks fury from Javier Aguirre: 'I am very pissed off'

From BioBioChile · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexico's national football team coach, Javier Aguirre, is furious about a potential change in the kickoff time for the World Cup 2026 match against England.
  • The match is scheduled for Sunday, July 5, as part of the tournament's round of 16.
  • Aguirre has expressed his strong displeasure, stating he is "very pissed off," although FIFA has not yet officially confirmed the schedule adjustment.

Javier Aguirre, the coach of Mexico's national football team, known as 'El Tri,' has voiced intense frustration over a rumored change to the kickoff time for their upcoming World Cup 2026 match against England. The game is slated for Sunday, July 5, as part of the tournament's round of 16 fixtures.

Aguirre expressed his strong displeasure, stating emphatically that he is "very pissed off" about the potential schedule alteration. While the modification has not been officially confirmed by FIFA, the governing body of international football, Aguirre indicated that he has already been informed of the adjustment.

The news of the potential time change has clearly unsettled the Mexican coaching staff. Aguirre's strong reaction suggests significant concerns about how the altered schedule might impact his team's preparation or performance in such a crucial knockout stage match.

Fans and media are awaiting official confirmation from FIFA regarding the match's timing. Aguirre's candid outburst highlights the high stakes and emotional intensity surrounding the World Cup, even before official announcements are made.

I am very pissed off

โ€” Javier AguirreAguirre expressed his strong negative reaction to the potential change in match schedule.
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Originally published by BioBioChile in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.