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Fifa sources confirm the Mexico-England match will remain at 6pm local time (1am UK) after discussions, insisting no rescheduling decision was made. The situation, including weather, will continue to be monitored.
FIFA is in ongoing discussions about moving the Mexico vs. England World Cup round of 16 match earlier on Sunday due to the risk of weather disruption, including flooding. The game was originally set for 6pm local time but may be brought forward. No confirmation yet.
FIFA considered moving the Mexico-England World Cup round of 16 match due to weather concerns but never confirmed the change. The game will kick off at 6pm local time in Mexico City on Sunday, 1am UK on Monday.
Fifa reversed a plan to reschedule England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico after both football associations objected. The game will now kick off at 01:00 BST on Monday as originally planned.
Cristiano Ronaldo was officially awarded the FIFA Man of the Match for the Portugal vs Croatia match.
England fans hoping to attend the World Cup last-16 match against Mexico face resale ticket prices starting at £2,622 on FIFA's official resale platform, nearly 12 times face value. Limited supply and high demand from home supporters have driven up costs, with some tickets listed at over £24,000.
Belgium's Youri Tielemans has been officially awarded the FIFA Man of the Match honor.
Fifa's social media protection service found 89,000 abusive posts during the 2026 World Cup group stage, a 13-fold increase from 2022. Racism accounted for 11% of all abuse, with over 100 cases meeting legal thresholds for action.
Julian Quinones has been officially named FIFA Man of the Match for Mexico. The announcement was made following his performance in the match.
Fifa's referees committee chairman Pierluigi Collina said coaches and players were warned before the World Cup that blocking fouls on goalkeepers would be punished, after Germany's extra-time goal was ruled out by VAR. The decision led to Germany's first penalty shootout loss in a World Cup, with Paraguay advancing to face France.
Coca-Cola and FIFA have launched 'Every Throw-In Counts,' a fan challenge for the 2026 World Cup that rewards everyday sustainable actions. Participants complete activities like recycling or using public transport, upload photos, and score goals for their chosen team to win prizes. Over 3,100 fans have registered, scoring more than 22,000 goals since the campaign began.
Ecuador's football federation has filed a complaint with World Cup organisers after around 1,000 Mexico supporters staged a noisy serenade outside their team hotel in Mexico City ahead of their last-32 match against the co-hosts.
As the 2026 World Cup kicks off across the US, Canada and Mexico, BBC Bitesize explores the ingredients of a classic tournament anthem. Musicians, industry experts and historians discuss simplicity, national identity and the unifying power of football songs.
Brazil midfielder Casemiro was officially named FIFA Man of the Match for the Brazil vs Japan match.
At the 2026 World Cup, nine of ten African teams advanced from the group stage, a stark contrast to Asia's two of nine. The turnaround follows Morocco's 2022 semi-final run and sustained investment in youth development, while Asia struggles to replicate such progress.
The expanded 48-team World Cup brought new stories like Cape Verde's historic qualification, but major nations faced little jeopardy. With more goals and surprises, the format's success is debated.
Giovani Lo Celso was officially awarded the FIFA Man of the Match for the Argentina vs Jordan match.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino took 27 flights on a private jet to attend 24 matches across North America during the 2026 World Cup group stage, producing an estimated 516 tonnes of CO2 equivalent. The jet traveled over 31,000 miles, with the climate impact comparable to 78 people's annual emissions.
Second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane gave England a 2-0 win over Panama, securing first place in Group L. Bellingham volleyed in from a corner before setting up Kane's record-breaking 11th World Cup goal. England advance to the Round of 32.
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says his team was treated 'unfairly' by the United States during the World Cup, citing visa restrictions and a last-minute training base change. He urged FIFA to prevent similar treatment in future tournaments.
