Mexico-England World Cup Round of 16 to Proceed Despite Storm Risk

Mexico-England World Cup Round of 16 to Proceed Despite Storm Risk

FIFA said the World Cup round-of-16 match between Mexico and England will be played at 8 p. m. at Estadio Azteca despite a forecasted thunderstorm. Earlier, the BBC reported that FIFA had moved the kickoff to an earlier time to avoid the predicted heavy rain. Deadline later noted that the game, originally set for 6 p.

m. local time, could be shifted to a noon kickoff, although FIFA had not confirmed any change. The New York Times added that FIFA was still discussing an earlier start while similar considerations were under way for the Brazil-Norway match. Yahoo Sports reported that FIFA ultimately rejected the proposals and confirmed the match will go ahead as scheduled at 8 p. m.

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Yahoo Sports • 04 juil. 14h04

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Yahoo Sports • 03 juil. 23h29

The Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca will start at the planned 8 p.m. time, even though a thunderstorm is expected later in the afternoon.

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The New York Times • 03 juil. 21h09

FIFA is discussing moving the round-of-16 game between Mexico and England to an earlier time to avoid possible flooding, while a similar adjustment is being considered for the Brazil-Norway match.

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Deadline • 03 juil. 19h30

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ESPN • 03 juil. 19h29

Organisers are considering shifting the Mexico vs. England group-stage match to 12 p.m. local time because of potential flooding, with FIFA citing its authority to adjust schedules for safety reasons.

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BBC • 03 juil. 18h43

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