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