The World Cup quarter-final clash between England and Mexico has been rescheduled from 8:00 p.m.to 2:00 p.m.Eastern Time on Sunday to mitigate the risk of severe storms in Mexico City.Mexican media, citing sources with insider knowledge, reported that the change was confirmed by the BBC.

The decision aligns with the tournament's safety protocols, which mandate suspending matches if electrical activity is detected within 13 kilometers of the stadium.This adjustment follows a similar postponement of Mexico's previous match against Ecuador due to heavy rainfall.The FIFA regulations grant the organization the authority to cancel, reschedule, or relocate matches at its discretion.

While the rescheduling benefits English fans with earlier viewing times, it may create scheduling conflicts with the Brazil vs Norway match, which is set for 4:00 p.m.Eastern Time.FIFA is reportedly considering delaying the Brazil-Norway game by an hour to avoid overlap.

The article also notes ongoing debates in England about adjusting school start times for students to watch the match, while the UK government has already relaxed pub hours for the event.