WORLD CUP | England vs. Mexico Kickoff Time Stays at 6 p.m. Local After FIFA Backtracks

England’s World Cup 2026 last-16 match against Mexico in Mexico City will kick off as scheduled at 6 p.m. local time on Sunday (1 a.m. BST Monday) after FIFA backed away from a proposed six-hour change, according to Yahoo Sports. Reports in Mexico had suggested the game would be moved to 12 p.m. local time because of potential storms and flooding, but the English and Mexican FAs objected after learning of the plan without being consulted. FIFA had not issued an official statement, but sources said the governing body will continue to monitor the weather. Tournament safety rules call for an automatic 30-minute delay if lightning is detected within eight miles of the stadium, with the clock resetting after each strike.