Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEstadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - July 5, 2026 A Mexico fan covers herself from the rain outside the stadium before the match (Reuters)A shelter-in-place order was issued for the Mexico v England World Cup last-16 match at Azteca Stadium due to thunderstorms in the area. During the alert, people on the pitch moved to tunnels, stadium screens warned of severe weather, and fans sought refuge as displays advised them to take their seats. World Cup matches are subject to local lightning safety rules, which mandate the suspension of play if lightning is detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium. Play can only resume after a 30-minute clear period w