England-Mexico World Cup Round of 16 Match May Be Rescheduled to Midday in Mexico City
The England versus Mexico round-of-16 game, originally set for 6 p.m. local time, could be moved to a noon kickoff due to an approaching storm, though FIFA has not yet confirmed the change.
The World Cup round-of-16 match between England and Mexico in Mexico City is being considered for a new kickoff time of midday local time, according to reports from local media and the BBC. The game was initially scheduled for 6 p.m. on Sunday, but the potential shift is linked to an incoming storm and is still under discussion between FIFA and the two teams' camps.
No official statement from FIFA has been released, but broadcasters in the United Kingdom and the United States are preparing for a possible adjustment. In the UK, a midday start in Mexico would translate to a 7 p.m. broadcast, which aligns with prime-time viewing slots for the BBC, the network holding rights to the match. In the United States, the revised time would be 2 p.m. Eastern / 11 a.m. Pacific, fitting into the schedule of Fox and its affiliated channels.
The timing change could also affect other World Cup fixtures, such as Brazil’s last-16 match against Norway, which is slated for 4 p.m. Eastern. Organizers have previously delayed matches for weather-related safety concerns, as occurred with France’s group-stage game in Philadelphia.
Mexico remains unbeaten in the tournament, having won all four of its matches without conceding a goal, while England seeks to advance after a mixed performance in earlier rounds. FIFA retains the authority to cancel, reschedule, or relocate matches at its discretion. Updates will follow pending official confirmation.