Mexico-England game to kick off earlier due to storm risk, says local media

FIFA has yet to confirm the kick-off time

Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Mexico v Ecuador - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - Jun 30, 2026 General view inside the stadium before the match as the match is delayed due to adverse weather REUTERS/Henry Romero

Mexico's clash with England in the World Cup round of 16 at the Estadio Aztecaon Sunday will be moved to noon local time (1800 GMT), local media reported on Friday.

The kick-off was originally scheduled for 6pm local time (0000 GMT), but has been moved due to the risk of storms, media reported, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.

Mexico's last-32 match against Ecuador earlier this week was delayed due to rain.

Football's world governing body FIFA, when reached by Reuters, did not confirm, nor deny that the kick-off time had been changed.