England will play their World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico at the new time of 2am BST (7pm local time).
The fixture has been delayed by an hour due to storms in Mexico City.
Fifa had initially proposed changing the kick-off time by six hours, which would have meant a 7pm kick-off in the UK. However, despite confusion late on Friday evening the match stayed in its initial slot until weather meant a postponement due to “safety” concerns.
Many England fans who were travelling from Atlanta after the 2-1 round of 32 win against DR Congo were booked onto flights arriving in Mexico in the afternoon. It is understood the FA only found out the possibility of the kick-off being moved forward from media reports in Mexico.
On Thursday, Sir Keir Starmer had intervened to extend licensing hours so that pubs could stay open into the early hours.
Thomas Tuchel’s side have been preparing for unfavourable conditions with Estadio Azteca sitting 7,220 feet above sea level. The altitude is expected to have a major bearing on the game.
England winger Marcus Rashford said the possibility of the game being moved was “not ideal”, but the squad would deal with it.
The Azteca Stadium during a hail storm in May 2024 (Photo: Getty)Mexico have only lost two of the 89 matches they have played at Estadio Azteca. It is set to be England’s biggest test so far after uninspiring displays against Ghana and Panama and having to come from behind to beat DR Congo.
Fifa have already had to move one match at this World Cup due to weather conditions, with France’s group-stage win over Iraq delayed by two hours due to a storm in Philadelphia. World football’s governing body says it can “cancel, reschedule or relocate” matches.
Tournament safety rules state any lightning strikes detected within eight miles of the stadium result in an automatic 30-minute delay to play. The timing of Brazil’s match against Norway was also in doubt but went ahead, with Erling Haaland knocking out the Selecao.
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