LOS ANGELES, July 04 (V7N): England's highly anticipated World Cup Round of 16 match against co-hosts Mexico will proceed at its originally scheduled time on Sunday, despite intense discussions regarding a potential rescheduling due to inclement weather.
Reports had surfaced indicating that FIFA was considering moving the kickoff time at the iconic Estadio Azteca from 6:00 PM local time to midday to avoid severe storms and flash flooding forecast for Mexico City on Sunday evening. However, a source close to the arrangements confirmed that no official rescheduling decision was ever finalized, solidifying the original evening slot.
Addressing the media during Friday's training session, England forward Marcus Rashford noted that while an abrupt change in kickoff times would not have been ideal for matchday preparation, the squad remains unfazed. Rashford emphasized the group's mental resilience, stating that the players and staff are fully focused and prepared to handle any logistical or environmental challenges thrown their way as they head into the knockout clash.
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