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FIFA Yet to Confirm England vs Mexico Kick-Off Change

England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico may move to 19:00 BST on Sunday. The original kick-off was set for 1 a.m. BST. Reports say the match could shift six hours earlier due to storm and flooding risks.

The Azteca stadium in Mexico City is near the affected area. FIFA has not yet confirmed any time change.

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has spoken out against the possible shift. He says it would disrupt his team's preparations.

The change would also affect UK broadcasters and pubs. Many pubs had been given late-night licences for the original 1 a.m. start.

Klear Note The 2026 World Cup is soccer's biggest tournament. It happens every four years. Kick-off times affect when fans can watch and how teams prepare.
Key Terms 3
  • BST British Summer Time — the clock used in the UK in summer
  • Last-16 The round where 16 teams remain and play to reach the quarter-finals
  • FIFA The world body that runs international football including the World Cup
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