England's match with Mexico delayed by an hour
Summary
England’s World Cup match against Mexico was delayed by one hour because of heavy rain and lightning in Mexico City. The game will start at 02:00 BST after safety rules require no lightning within eight miles for 30 minutes.Key Facts
- The match is part of the World Cup last-16 stage.
- The stadium is the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
- Heavy rain and lightning caused the delay.
- Safety rules say the match can start only 30 minutes after the last lightning strike within eight miles.
- FIFA and the English and Mexican football associations discussed changing the kick-off time but kept it at 02:00 BST.
- The game will be shown live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, and the BBC Sport website and app.
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