England-Mexico World Cup match could be moved earlier due to storm risk

According to local media reports on Friday, the upcoming World Cup round of 16 clash between Mexico and England at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday could be moved to an earlier time. The match was originally scheduled for 6:00 pm local time (midnight GMT), but due to the risk of storms, discussions are underway to shift the kickoff to noon local time (6:00 pm GMT).

Football's world governing body FIFA is reportedly holding talks about changing the start time, but has neither confirmed nor denied the alteration. These weather-related concerns come after Mexico's earlier match this week against Ecuador was delayed because of rain.

Moving the match earlier is a precautionary measure to minimize potential storm impact on the game and safety. The decision is not final, and an official announcement from FIFA is pending.