Fifa reverses decision to move England-Mexico World Cup 2026 kick-off after Mexico manager's criticism
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Sami Mokbel, Sean Kearns
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Fifa reversed its decision to move the England-Mexico World Cup 2026 match to an earlier kick-off time after consulting both nations' football associations. Mexico manager Javier Aguirre had strongly criticized the proposed change, calling it a "kick in the stomach" and saying it would disrupt his team's preparation. The original kick-off time remains unchanged following the U-turn.
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bskyFifa reverses decision to move England-Mexico World Cup 2026 kick-off after Mexico manager's criticismbbc.co.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledWe have to change everything.
It's not that [Mexico's preparation] is completely ruined but almost, because you have to swallow six hours that you had programmed.
Obviously we will comply with Fifa. I don't like it at all, and neither do my players.
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