Mexico vs. England at World Cup to kick-off early due to risk of weather
FIFA is evaluating an earlier kickoff for the Mexico-England World Cup match to mitigate potential weather risks.
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FIFA is considering shifting the kickoff time for the World Cup match between Mexico and England due to a threat of storms. According to The New York Times, the organization is also weighing timing changes for the Brazil-Norway fixture.
Coverage from Reuters, BBC, ESPN, and The Guardian emphasizes the weather risks driving these considerations. The Guardian reports that the England-Mexico game could be moved to noon local time, which would be 7 p.m.
Future updates will likely clarify if the time changes for Mexico-England and Brazil-Norway are officially implemented.
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Quick answers
Why is the kickoff time being reconsidered?
The change is being considered due to a threat of storms and general weather risks.
What is the proposed new time for the England match?
The Guardian reports the game could move to noon local time, or 7 p.m. UK time Sunday.
Are other matches affected?
The New York Times reports that FIFA is also considering moving the kickoff time for Brazil-Norway.
Coverage (5)
- FIFA considers kickoff change for Mexico-England World Cup clash, says source Reuters · 1d ago
- World Cup 2026: England v Mexico could move because of storm threat BBC · 1d ago
- England’s game against Mexico could be moved to noon local time, 7pm UK time Sunday The Guardian · 1d ago
- FIFA considering moving World Cup kick-off times for Mexico-England, Brazil-Norway The New York Times · 1d ago
- Mexico vs. England at World Cup to kick-off early due to risk of weather ESPN · 1d ago
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