England has advanced to the last-16 of the 2026 World Cup, setting the stage for an exciting match against Mexico.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 1am UK time on July 4, 2026, despite earlier confusion about a potential time change.
In response to the late start, pubs across the country will extend their hours, allowing fans to gather and support their team.
Updates
Update at 19:57 UTC on 2026-07-03
CNA reported Mexico-England game to kick off earlier due to storm risk, says local media. Latin America reported Mexico-England Crunch World Cup Match Set To Move To Earlier Kick-Off Time — Reports Deadline. BBC Sport reported England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico is set to be moved to 19:00 BST on Sunday because of the threat of storms. Additional matching coverage came from 6 more sources.
Sources: CNA, Latin America, BBC Sport, France 24, Sky Sports
Update at 23:59 UTC on 2026-07-03
Latin America reported Mexico coach slams FIFA after conflicting reports that World Cup match vs. England will be moved up to avoid inclement weather Yahoo Sports. Latin America reported Gary Neville blasts Fifa for England vs Mexico kick-off confusion Yahoo Sports. Sky Sports reported England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico will remain a 1am kick-off on Monday after confusion over a possible time move.
Sources: Latin America, Sky Sports
Update at 00:52 UTC on 2026-07-04
Sky Sports reported England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico will remain a 1am kick-off on Monday after confusion over a possible time move.
Sources: Sky Sports
Update at 03:38 UTC on 2026-07-04
Sky Sports reported England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico will remain a 1am kick-off on Monday after confusion over a possible time move.
Sources: Sky Sports