Severe weather delayed the kickoff of the World Cup encounter between England and Mexico. Despite the disruption and a red card, England secured a 3-2 victory to advance to the quarterfinals.

England takes on Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca amid severe thunderstorm risks and a hostile atmosphere. Manager Thomas Tuchel has identified the high altitude as a major physical obstacle for his squad.

FIFA has confirmed the England and Mexico match will kick off at 6:00 p.m. local time, following reports that a potential rescheduling due to storms was not finalized.

FIFA has confirmed that the England versus Mexico round-of-16 match will proceed at its originally scheduled time at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has cast doubt on his team's ability to cope with high-altitude conditions ahead of their World Cup knockout match against Mexico. The squad faces a significant physiological hurdle at the Estadio Azteca, where thin air could hamper player performance.