Mexico v England World Cup game delayed after thunderstorm warning

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·5 luglio 2026

England's World Cup 2026 last 16 match against Mexico has been delayed due to an electrical storm at the Azteca Stadium.
The tie, originally scheduled for 6pm local time (1am BST), has been rescheduled for 7pm local time (2am BST), with potential for further delays.
Severe weather, including heavy rain, thunder, and lightning, prevented fans from entering the stadium and delayed team arrivals.
The stadium's electrical storm protocol was activated, advising fans and officials to seek cover.
The winner of this match will proceed to face Norway in the quarter-finals on Saturday, following Norway's 2-1 victory over Brazil.