England take on Mexico in the World Cup last 16 in the early hours of Monday morning in the UK. Here is everything you need to know about when the match will finish and the procedure for extra time and penalties.
Kick-off Time and Regular Time Conclusion
The game kicks off at 6pm on Sunday in Mexico City, which translates to 1am on Monday in the UK due to the seven-hour time difference. A standard football match consists of two 45-minute halves with a 15-minute half-time interval. Accounting for average stoppage time added by the referee, regular time will naturally conclude around 2:55am.
Extra Time Rules and Finish
Should the score remain tied after 90 minutes, knockout rules mandate an additional 30 minutes of extra time. This period is divided into two 15-minute halves where teams swap sides with no extended rest period. Factoring in the brief break before extra time and potential injury stoppages, this phase takes roughly 40 real-world minutes. If the match goes through the entire additional period, the referee's whistle will blow at approximately 3:35am.
Penalty Shootout Format and Final Whistle
If the teams are still deadlocked after 120 minutes, the winner is decided by a penalty shootout. Both teams take five alternating spot-kicks, quickly progressing to sudden death if the scores remain tied. A complete penalty shootout typically requires around 15 to 20 minutes. Therefore, if the game goes entirely down to the wire, the absolute final finish time will be roughly 3:55am.
Harry Kane's goals have been crucial in England reaching the last 16. The test awaiting England against co-hosts Mexico in the World Cup is significant.
