Kick off was set to take place at 1am
England vs Mexico has been delayed by at least an hour, it has been confirmed.
The game was originally set to kick off at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City at 1am UK time.
However it has now been confirmed the game has been moved back to at least 2am due to weather in the area.
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A FIFA statement read: “Due to adverse weather conditions in Mexico City, including risk caused by lightning in the vicinity of the stadium, the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match between Mexico and England has been delayed to 19.00 local time (21:00 EDT).
“The safety and security of all individuals is FIFA’s priority. We thank all fans for their understanding and cooperation.”
There had been speculation on Friday that the game could be moved to an earlier kick off.
This would have seen the game kick off at 7pm UK time on Sunday.
The winner of this game will play Norway, who beat Brazil 2-1 on Sunday evening.
Pubs across England are staying open late to allow people to watch the game, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying they can stay open until 5am.
The delay to the kick off will make a late night even later for the fans staying up to watch the match.
England fans pulling an all-nighter to watch the Three Lions play against Mexico have said it is “stupid” not to take the day off on Monday.
Speaking at a watch party in Wembley, north-west London, Lorcan Finn, from Devon, said he had already taken the day off work to stay up for the early-hours kick-off.
The 22-year-old engineer told the Press Association: “I think it’s stupid not to take the day off, unless you work from home.”
Harry Becks, 27, from Ruislip, west London, also said there’s “no chance” he will go to work on Monday, adding: “I already booked the day off.”
Matt, 27, from Richmond, south-west London, who was at the fan zone with his father Terry, 62, from Preston, is also taking annual leave on Monday.
His father Terry told PA: “I’m older, I do not work. I will wake up tomorrow at home, if I’m not dead!”
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