Sport

England vs Mexico World Cup Match Delayed

Updated 2026-07-04 01:55 UTC 1 source Negative

England's World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico was delayed for over five and a half hours due to scheduling confusion. The incident caused significant disruption, leading to a FIFA intervention that resolved the issue.

Coverage timeline — 1 article

BBC Sport

Five and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos

For several hours on Friday, no-one seemed to know when England's World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico would kick off. BBC Sport tells how a story of confusion and anger - culminating in a Fifa U-turn - unfolded.

2026-07-04 01:36 UTC