FIFA to stick to schedule for Mexico v England game, source says
- On Friday, FIFA confirmed the Mexico vs. England match will proceed at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 5, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, rejecting earlier reports of a potential kickoff time change.
- Severe weather forecasts, including risks of flooding in Mexico City, prompted FIFA to consider shifting the kickoff to noon earlier this week.
- Accuweather predicts an 80 percent chance of afternoon showers Sunday, while sports medicine experts warn an earlier start would place greater physical demands on players at the stadium's altitude of around 2,200 metres.
- England forward Marcus Rashford and midfielder Morgan Rogers stated the team is ready for any challenge, while Mexico and England reportedly pushed back against the proposed schedule change.
- Maintaining the evening slot avoids scheduling conflicts for the Brazil vs. Norway match in New York, which officials had suggested might be delayed by an hour if Mexico's fixture was moved.
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The game will be played in its original schedule despite negotiations to advance it six hours for weather and safety conditions
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The match between host nation Mexico and England in the Round of 16 of the World Cup briefly appeared to be moved forward by six hours due to extreme weather. International news agencies and local media in Mexico City reported this, citing sources. FIFA ultimately decided not to change the time.
The World Cup eight-elphinal duel between co-host Mexico and England is to be whistled against previous rumors as originally planned! British media reported in the evening that the kick-off time on Monday, 2pm CEST, in the Aztec stadium of Mexico City remained. Previously, the preliminary transfer of the game had been debated for up to six hours because of the worry about heavy thunderstorms. FIFA had not confirmed these talks ... The Mexican an…
According to media reports, due to the weather conditions, there was thought about a pre-deployment of the Eighteen Valley between Mexico and England. Fifa did not confirm this.
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