FIFA to stick to schedule for Mexico-England and Brazil-Norway games, source says

FIFA will keep the scheduled kickoff time for Monday’s World Cup last-16 match between Mexico and England, despite earlier concerns that severe weather could force changes, a source familiar with the discussions told Reuters.

Mexico v England at the Azteca Stadium will remain at 6:00pm local time (Sunday in Mexico and Monday 6:00am in Bangladesh), while Brazil v Norway in New York is expected to go ahead at 4:00pm local time (Sunday in USA and Monday 2:00am in Bangladesh).

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FIFA had considered bringing forward the Mexico match because of the forecast conditions.

Mexican media reported that it could be moved to noon local time (1800 GMT), while a spokesperson for the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) had said Brazil v Norway could be delayed by an hour if Mexico v England was rescheduled.

Mexico's last-32 match against Ecuador earlier this week was delayed due to rain.