The round-of-16 match between Mexico and England in Mexico City was postponed due to a storm, Channel 12 reporter Ben Goldfriend reported. The match was originally scheduled to start in minutes, but is now expected to kick off in about an hour. Images show fans celebrating outside the stadium in the rain.
Channel 12 reporter Ben Goldfriend reported that the World Cup round-of-16 match between Mexico and England in Mexico City was postponed due to a storm just as it was about to start. The match is now expected to kick off in about an hour. The delay comes as a storm system moved through the city, with fans gathered outside the stadium. The Zioneer reported earlier this week (July 1) that a Copa America match in Mexico City was also delayed by a thunderstorm, though the two events are not directly linked.
2 developments
- DevelopingMexico-Ecuador match delayed as storm persists in Mexico City
- StrongEngland beats Mexico 3-2 in ten-man thriller, advances to World Cup quarterfinal against Norway
- DevelopingWorld Cup round-of-16: Brazil vs Norway, Mexico vs England tonight
- DevelopingEngland-Costa Rica friendly in Florida postponed due to heat
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