NewsUK NewsEngland Football TeamKick off was set to take place at 1amTom Burnett Content Editor00:12, 06 Jul 2026Updated 00:24, 06 Jul 2026England vs Mexico has been delayed by at least an hour, it has been confirmed.‌The game was originally set to kick off at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City at 1am UK time.‌However it has now been confirmed the game has been moved back to at least 2am due to weather in the area.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterA FIFA statement read: “Due to adverse weather conditions in Mexico City, including risk caused by lightning in the vicinity of the stadium, the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match between Mexico and England has been delayed to 19.00 local time (21:00 EDT).“The safety and securit