England vs Mexico: FIFA confirms World Cup kick-off time after weather fears
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FIFA has reversed plans to bring forward England's World Cup match against Mexico after concerns over severe weather in Mexico City. The game will now kick-off as originally scheduled at 6pm local time (1am UK time), despite forecasts of thunderstorms. UK pubs and bars have also been given permission to stay open until 5am so fans can watch the match. Sky News' sports correspondent Rob Harris reports from Mexico City, where England are preparing for the challenge of high altitude, unpredictable weather and heightened security ahead of one of the tournament's biggest fixtures. Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/world-cup-live-england-germany-klopp-pubs-latest-13535760 #skynews #football #england #mexico #sport SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: http
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