Mexico vs England was delayed because of severe weather, specifically heavy rain and lightning near the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. The match was pushed back by about an hour under the stadium’s lightning safety protocol.

What happened

Reports said lightning had been detected close enough to the stadium that play had to wait until the all-clear window passed. FIFA also said player and spectator safety was the priority.

Why that matters

In these conditions, matches are typically stopped or delayed until lightning has been absent in the area for a set period. BBC’s report said play could not begin until 30 minutes had passed since lightning was last detected within an eight-mile radius.

Timing

The updated kickoff was set for 02:00 BST, which is 19:00 local time in Mexico City.

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