England’s game against Mexico to stay at 6pm local time, 1am UK on Monday

<ul><li><p>Fifa held discussions about game kicking off earlier</p></li><li><p>Risk of thunderstorms in Mexico had caused concern </p></li></ul><p>England’s World Cup last 16 match against Mexico will remain at 6pm local time (Monday 1am BST) following Fifa discussions about potentially moving the kick-off forward six hours.</p><p>Thunderstorms are forecast over Mexico City on Sunday and there was concern that the match could be affected by adverse weather. A decision has now been taken that the knockout game can take place at its original time.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/03/england-mexico-match-timing">Continue reading...</a>