FIFA held emergency talks over England vs. Mexico World Cup match due to fan safety concerns
By
Dan Sheldon, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater
Summary
FIFA considered rescheduling England's World Cup round-of-16 match against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca due to fan safety concerns, with weather being a secondary factor. The game will proceed as originally scheduled at 6pm local time after emergency discussions about moving it six hours earlier. The Athletic's reporting reveals that supporter safety was the primary driver of the talks, not weather disruption as initially suggested by FIFA sources.
Source
bskyFIFA held emergency talks over England vs. Mexico World Cup match due to fan safety concernsnytimes.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledFIFA considered rescheduling England's World Cup round-of-16 game against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca primarily because of concerns raised around the safety of supporters, with weather an additional, but not key, driver of the talks
Sunday's match will start as originally planned, at 6pm local time (8pm ET; 1am Monday BST), but only after emergency discussions were held over bringing it forward by six hours.
FIFA sources initially pointed to concerns over possible weather disruption, including flooding.
You might also wanna read
England make decision over future behind-closed-doors friendlies at World Cup
England vs Panama World Cup match at MetLife Stadium faces pitch criticism; FIFA responds
England and Panama are set to face off in their final Group L matches at the FIFA World Cup on June 27 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The
mirror.co.uk·11d ago
Expert Suggests 9am Start for Men's World Cup Final Due to Extreme Heat
Professor Mike Tipton of Portsmouth University suggests that Fifa should consider starting the men's World Cup final at 9am next year due to
bbc.com·1y ago
Tuchel says England owed 'karma' for Maradona's Hand of God goal ahead of Mexico clash at Azteca
England manager Thomas Tuchel believes his team will receive karmic justice at the Azteca Stadium when they face Mexico in the 2026 World Cu
goal.com·1d ago
Match 79 - Mexico vs Group C/E/F/H/I Third Place Tickets - MARCA ENTRADAS
tickets.marca.com·7d ago
France vs Iraq World Cup match resumes after two-hour storm delay in Philadelphia
The World Cup 2026 Group I match between France and Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field was delayed for approximately two hours and 15 minutes d
fourfourtwo.com·11d ago
Comments
Sign in to join the conversation.
No comments yet. Be the first.