Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMexico v England - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - July 5, 2026 Fans shield themselves from the rain inside the stadium before the match (Reuters)Thunderstorms have struck Mexico City hours before England's World Cup match against Mexico, scheduled for a 1am UK time kick-off. FIFA have opted not to bring the game forward at this point, despite forecasts predicting an 80% chance of thunderstorms at 5pm local time and 60% at 6pm. ​A shelter in place order was issued before the Mexico v England World Cup last-16 clash ⁠due to thunderstorms in the area around the Azteca Stadium, FIFA said on Sunday. People working on the pitch ⁠were asked to ​move into ⁠t