The highly anticipated match between Mexico and England in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup could be played at a different time than originally scheduled. According to information published by EL UNIVERSAL Deportes and corroborated by sources consulted by that publication, the match would be moved up due to the threat of thunderstorms in Mexico City.
As of the time of this report, FIFA and the Organizing Committee have not officially announced the change, so the new schedule remains subject to confirmation.
The game would be played at noon
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According to the report, the event, which was originally scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Central Mexico Time, would be moved to 12:00 p.m.
The goal is to reduce the risk of disruptions caused by electrical activity.
The decision comes after the weather had already affected other matches in the 2026 World Cup.
One of the most recent examples was the match between Mexico and Ecuador, which was delayed due to weather conditions.
There were also disruptions during the match between France and Iraq, reflecting the fact that the weather has been a major factor throughout the tournament (Filed under: Mexico vs. England schedule change).
Altitude could work in El Tri’s favor
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If the change is confirmed, Mexico could gain an additional advantage.
In addition to playing at home and with the support of their fans, England would have less time to adjust to the conditions in Mexico City.
Especially after his arrival in the country in the days leading up to the match.
Another important factor is the elevation of Mexico City, which is located approximately 2,240 meters above sea level.
A situation very different from the venues where England has played its matches during the tournament.
The team coached by Thomas Tuchel has previously played in cities such as Dallas, Boston, New York, and Atlanta, all of which are significantly lower in elevation than sea level.
Playing at midday would also mean higher temperatures and a greater sense of physical exhaustion.
Especially for a team that isn’t used to those conditions (Filed under: Mexico vs. England schedule change).
Threat of thunderstorms in Mexico City
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Mexico is looking forward to a historic game
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For the Mexican national team, the goal remains the same: to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup.
If the schedule change is made official, this would be the first game of the tournament whose start time is changed several days in advance due to weather conditions.
Hispanic fans living in the United States should stay tuned to FIFA’s official channels and the broadcasters holding the rights to the match to confirm the final kickoff time.
And to avoid any confusion before the opening whistle (Filed under: Mexico vs. England schedule change).
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