UNITED STATES - JULY 02: (EDITOR’S NOTE: This image, created on July 2, is a digital composite of image numbers 2280548170, 2280548401, 2280721450 and 2280721826.) In this photo illustration, (L-R) Raul Jimenez and Edson Alvarez of Mexico and Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham of England ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round 16 match between Mexico and England on July 02, 2026 in the United States. The match will be played at Mexico City Stadium on the July 05, 2026.

Report: Mexico-England kickoff could be moved up due to extreme weather risk

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England's World Cup last 16 match against Mexico on Sunday could be moved to an earlier kickoff time due to the risk of storms and flooding, a source close to the arrangements said.

It is believed football's world governing body FIFA is holding discussions over moving the kickoff at the Estadio Azteca due to the risk of extreme weather.

The match is currently scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. ET (6 p.m. local time).

Reports in Mexico say the match could be moved to midday local time.

The start of Mexico's last match, a victory over Ecuador in the last 32 at the Azteca on Tuesday, was delayed by one hour due to torrential rain.

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