Pubs, schools and police brace for England-Mexico 1am kick-off
FIFA has decided to maintain the original 1am BST kick-off time for the England versus Mexico World Cup match despite earlier concerns about thunderstorms. The decision follows significant pushback from fans and officials, with local authorities in England preparing for the late-night event.
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Image source, PA Media By Matt Spivey Published 4 July 2026, 10:46 BST Updated 1 minute ago England's early morning World Cup match against Mexico will kick off as originally planned at 01:00BST (18:00 local time) on Monday, after Fifa U-turned on a plan to bring it forward by six hours due to thunderstorms.
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