Al Jazeera English • July 4, 2026 11:27

England vs Mexico at Azteca: Kickoff, altitude and weather explained

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The pitch at the Azteca is 2,240 metres above sea level. At that altitude, air is thinner and makes breathing difficult.

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England vs Mexico at Azteca: Kickoff, altitude and weather explained

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00:07

England vs Mexico World Cup knockout match to go ahead as scheduled

No decision was ever made to reschedule the kickoff time of 6pm local time in Mexico City, sources tell Al Jazeera.

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19:48

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

The round of 16 World Cup match between England and Mexico could be moved forward to noon local time on Sunday due to a risk of storms and flodding near …