England‘s round of 16 match against Mexico at Estadio Azteca has been delayed for at least one hour, meaning the game will now not kick-off until 2am UK time. Get the latest England vs Mexico delay news here.
‘Severe weather’ delays in Mexico have delayed kick-off time for the match by at least one hour.
The match, which was supposed to kick-off at 7pm local time and 1am in the UK, has been the subject of much discussion over the last 48 hours.
Discussions were held over the weekend around the possibility of moving kick-off to earlier in the afternoon. That would’ve meant a 7pm kick-off for England supporters watching back home.
However, the decision was taken to keep the game in it’s original time slot. Now the fears over potential weather delays have been realised due to severe weather in the areas closest to the stadium.
England have arrived at the famous stadium and announced their team – which includes Jarrell Quansah at right-back.
Mexico vs England latest news
Mexico have emerged as one of the standout teams at the 2026 World Cup. They’ve been combining defensive resilience with growing attacking confidence.
Javier Aguirre’s side topped Group A with victories over South Africa, South Korea and Czechia. They then went on to produce another assured display to defeat Ecuador 2-0 in the Round of 32.
El Tri are yet to concede a goal in the tournament, underlining their organisation and discipline.
Backed by passionate home support, belief is surging across the country that this could finally be the team to end decades of knockout frustration and mount a genuine challenge. However, England now stand in their way in the round of 16.
The Three Lions have reached this stage with an unbeaten record, although their journey has not always been straightforward.
Thomas Tuchel’s side finished top of Group L before surviving a major scare against DR Congo, recovering from an early setback to win 2-1 thanks to a late Harry Kane double.
Kane has been England’s talisman throughout the competition, while Jude Bellingham has continued to dictate games from midfield.
Despite moments of inconsistency, the Three Lions have shown resilience when under pressure. They remain among the favourites to challenge for World Cup glory if they can raise their overall performance level.
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