The highly anticipated FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City Stadium has been postponed due to severe thunderstorms sweeping through the area, FIFA confirmed. The decision to delay kickoff was made in accordance with the organization’s weather safety protocols, prioritizing the wellbeing of players, officials, stadium personnel, and fans.
Supporters inside the stadium were advised to seek shelter as officials continuously monitored the unfolding weather conditions. Eventually, a revised start time was announced, with the match set to resume at 7:00 pm local time, corresponding to 04:00 Mecca time.
Weather Disruptions استمر to Impact the 2026 World Cup
This delay adds to a series of weather-related interruptions at the tournament. Earlier incidents included a suspension exceeding two hours during the group-stage clash between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, as well as a storm-induced postponement in Mexico’s Round of 32 victory over Ecuador. These events underline the challenges posed by severe weather conditions during this World Cup edition.
The outcome of the Mexico versus England encounter will determine which team progresses to the quarter-finals, where they are set to meet Norway. Norway secured their place by pulling off an unexpected triumph over Brazil, shaking up the competition’s later stages.