Five and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos
Summary
A last-16 World Cup match between England and Mexico faced confusion when FIFA first planned to move the game six hours earlier due to bad weather but later decided to keep the original kickoff time. Both England and Mexico's football organizations were upset about the short notice of the proposed change.Key Facts
- The England vs. Mexico World Cup match was temporarily in doubt due to possible thunderstorms in Mexico City.
- FIFA initially planned to start the match six hours earlier than scheduled.
- The Football Association (FA) and the Mexican football body were upset because the change was proposed less than 48 hours before the game.
- Concerns included fan travel, event logistics, and team preparation.
- England players were briefed but stayed calm about the potential change.
- FIFA eventually decided to keep the original kickoff time at 18:00 local time on Sunday.
- The match time in the UK is 01:00 BST on Monday.
- Severe weather has caused delays at previous football events, prompting FIFA to consider changes for safety.
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