{"id":38222,"date":"2026-07-04T11:11:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T11:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/04\/england-vs-mexico-kick-off-time-key-updates-for-2026-world-cup-announced-soccer-sports\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T11:11:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T11:11:25","slug":"england-vs-mexico-kick-off-time-key-updates-for-2026-world-cup-announced-soccer-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/04\/england-vs-mexico-kick-off-time-key-updates-for-2026-world-cup-announced-soccer-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"England vs Mexico kick-off time key updates for 2026 World Cup announced | Soccer | Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The match, which was due to be held at Mexico&#8217;s iconic Estadio Azteca, was originally scheduled to take place at 1am UK time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>However, according to the weather forecast for Mexico City, thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible at this time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>There were numerous reports on Friday night that kick-off time would be brought forward to 7pm UK time (noon local time).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>However, local Mexican media reports later suggested that the kick-off time could be moved back to its original position after the Mexican Football Association expressed dissatisfaction with the change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>FIFA officials insisted to Sky Sports that despite the confusion, no decision had been taken to move the match.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>FIFA is scheduled to meet with local organizers in Mexico City on Saturday to further discuss the potential disruption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>This means that England&#8217;s match will now be played at the original kick-off time of 1am (UK time).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>FIFA&#8217;s weather forecast currently warns of a 90% risk of thunderstorms forming at Estadio Azteca on Monday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>It added that there was &#8220;lightning activity that may temporarily impact outdoor activities&#8221; and that match officials should &#8220;maintain readiness for lightning safety procedures.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>FIFA rules state that if lightning occurs within a six-mile radius of the stadium, the match will be immediately postponed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>England midfielder Morgan Rodgers said: &#8220;I&#8217;ll be ready no matter when&#8230;The sooner the better because I want to play.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/football\/2225247\/england-vs-mexico-kick-off-time-world-cup-2026\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The match, which was due to be held at Mexico&#8217;s iconic Estadio Azteca, was originally scheduled to take place at 1am UK time. 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