QtrendsEngland vs Mexico World Cup match faces storm disruption
England's World Cup quarter-final against Mexico is scheduled to kick off at 1am Monday, but severe thunderstorm threats continue to cast doubt. FIFA is holding emergency meetings to assess weather conditions and potential schedule changes. The match may be brought forward to avoid the worst of the storm. Fans and officials are closely monitoring the situation as the weather system develops.
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England v Mexico kick-off to be brought forward due to storm risk
(The Independent)
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