England fans have been warned about the timing of the last 16 world cup The conflict with Mexico could still change as the storm threatens a nightmare scenario. The match at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium is scheduled to start at 6pm local time (1am BST).
However, thunder and lightning are expected on Sunday afternoon, which could lead to a delay or cancellation of kick-off if the game had already started. Sky Sports News presenter Kabe Solhekol said the media had been told there was an 80% chance of thunderstorms, adding that if there was a storm or lightning then that would be the case. player You will be taken back to the changing room.
“Fans will be asked to leave the venue and go to the concourse to avoid the threat of lightning. The game will be postponed,” he explained. The host said last summer’s games in the United States were delayed by up to two and a half hours for the same reason.
“Fans should be prepared for the possibility that the game will not kick off at 1 a.m., and they should also be prepared for the possibility that the game will last much longer, and that’s purely because of the threat of extreme weather here in Mexico on Sunday night,” Solhecol said.
There has been some discussion for some time that the game could be moved forward due to storms in the forecast.
It has been reported that consideration is being given to bringing the kick-off time forward to 12pm local time (7pm on Sunday in the UK) due to the possibility of heavy rain over the Mexican capital.
The soccer federation was stunned at the prospect of an early start, and Mexican authorities also opposed the change. FIFA has decided not to change the timing.
The chaos of the storm will bring england Unwanted headaches come ahead of a match that already has serious challenges.
England will play the hosts at their home stadium, but the elevation changes as Estadio Azteca is 2,240 meters above sea level.
This makes the air thinner and takes in less oxygen with each breath, making it more physically taxing.
England’s players will be affected, but it could also affect the game as the ball flies through thin air, shots go wide and passes are overhit.
The Aztecs, who are also co-hosts of the World Cup, have lost just two of their 89 games, with their last defeat coming in 2013.
England will need to rewrite the record books if they are to continue their World Cup journey.
