Mexico-England World Cup Round of 16 to proceed as scheduled despite weather concerns
The Round of 16 match between Mexico and England will be played at 8 p.m. on Sunday at Estadio Azteca, with FIFA rejecting proposals to move the game despite a forecasted thunderstorm.
The World Cup round of 16 match between Mexico and England will go ahead at its originally planned 8 p.m. kickoff on Sunday, officials said. The game is set for Mexico City's open-air Estadio Azteca, where AccuWeather predicts a thunderstorm and heavy rain in the late afternoon. FIFA had reportedly considered moving the fixture to noon to avoid the weather, but both national associations expressed uncertainty about any change on Friday. The English FA sought clarification from the governing body, and ultimately the match will remain at its scheduled time.
The decision comes as the knockout stage continues, with several pre-tournament favorites already eliminated and the remaining eight pairings set for the weekend.