England vs Mexico Round of 16 World Cup Match Delayed by One Hour Due to Severe Weather
2026-07-06 00:02
Odaily Planet Daily News: The Round of 16 match between England and Mexico in the World Cup has been delayed by one hour due to severe weather in Mexico City, with the kick-off now scheduled for 09:00 Beijing time on Monday. Reports indicate heavy rainfall in Mexico City on that day, accompanied by lightning activity over the Estadio Azteca. According to regulations, the match cannot start until 30 minutes have passed since the last lightning strike was detected within an 8-mile radius of the stadium. Previously, FIFA had discussed moving the match to an earlier kick-off time, but ultimately decided to keep the original match date due to factors such as player preparation, fan travel, and major event organization. (BBC)
