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Mexico-England World Cup round of 16 match delayed by 1 hour because of thunderstorm
By Associated Press, CARLOS RODRIGUEZ at KGNS — Sitewide
· July 5, 2026
· 1 min read
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The kickoff for the World Cup round of 16 game between Mexico and England was delayed by one hour on Sunday night as a thunderstorm rolled through Estadio Azteca.The game was pushed to 7 p.m. local time from its scheduled 6 p.m. start.This is the second time weather has disrupt...
Key takeaway This is the second time weather has disrupted El Tri’s tournament run; their round of 32 match against Ecuador on Tuesday was pushed back an hour due to similar conditions.
Why this matters in The Laredo
The delay of the Mexico-England World Cup match due to a thunderstorm may have local implications for Laredo residents who gathered to watch the game. Many in the community have strong ties to Mexico and were likely eager to see El Tri in action. The one-hour delay may have disrupted viewing parties and gatherings that were planned around the original kickoff time. Additionally, the fact that this is the second weather-related disruption for Mexico's tournament run may be of particular interest to local fans who have been following the team's progress. As a city with a significant Mexican-American population, Laredo's residents may be closely watching the team's performance and reacting to the challenges posed by the weather. The delay may also affect local businesses that were expecting to draw in customers for the game, potentially impacting their evening sales.
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Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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What is this story about? MEXICO CITY (AP) — The kickoff for the World Cup round of 16 game between Mexico and England was delayed by one hour on Sunday night as a thunderstorm rolled through Estadio Azteca.The game was pushed to 7 p.m. local time from its scheduled 6 p.m. start.This is the second time weather has disrupt...
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