Mexico vs England live: World Cup blockbuster delayed by an hour due to weather
Summary
The Mexico vs England World Cup match at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium has been delayed by an hour due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. Mexico is confident after winning their first four World Cup games without letting in a goal, while England faces challenges including adapting to the high altitude.Key Facts
- The match kickoff was delayed by one hour because of bad weather in Mexico City.
- Mexico has won all four of their World Cup games so far and has not conceded any goals.
- Mexico has a strong home record at the Azteca Stadium, having lost only twice in 89 games there.
- England has had mixed results, including a win over Croatia, a draw with Ghana, a win against Panama, and a close call versus DR Congo.
- The Azteca Stadium is 2,200 meters (7,220 feet) above sea level, creating a thinner air environment that can affect players' breathing and ball behavior.
- England’s coach, Thomas Tuchel, mentioned the altitude as a significant challenge for the team since they had limited time to adjust.
- This will be the last World Cup match played at the Azteca Stadium, an iconic venue remembered for events like Maradona’s famous handball 40 years ago.
- Mexico aims to end their World Cup matches at home on a high note by beating England and moving into the quarter-finals.
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