England’s round of 16 match against host nation Mexico is set to go ahead as scheduled!
Weather forecasts have warned of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall around Mexico City, raising concerns about potential flooding.
Update: England Match Will Not Be Postponed
According to multiple media reports, an initial consideration was made to move the match six hours earlier.
However, it has now been reported that the match will take place at its originally scheduled time (2:00 AM Central European Time), as confirmed by the AFP news agency.
The Weather’s Impact on the World Cup
Weather has played a significant role in previous World Cup matches. Recently, a round of 16 game in Mexico City between Mexico and Ecuador experienced a delay due to thunderstorms.
That game eventually kicked off an hour late. Similarly, the group stage match between France and Iraq (3-0) in Philadelphia was interrupted by a thunderstorm during halftime, causing a delay of over two hours.
