England vs Mexico Kick-Off Confirmed
FIFA has confirmed that England's World Cup last 16 match against Mexico will kick off at 1am on Monday, despite earlier reports suggesting a potential time change. The fixture remains as originally scheduled in the tournament's broadcasting plan.
Full Last 16 Schedule
The knockout stage begins on Saturday 4 July with Canada vs Morocco at 6pm, followed by Paraguay vs France at 10pm. Brazil, managed by Carlo Ancelotti, secured a nervy 2-1 win over Japan to set up a clash with Erling Haaland's Norway at 9pm on Sunday 5 July.
England's game against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium is the early Monday fixture. Later that day, Portugal meet Spain at 8pm. Co-hosts USA, impressive under Mauricio Pochettino, face Belgium on Tuesday at 1am. Lionel Messi's Argentina edged past Cape Verde and will meet Mohamed Salah's Egypt at 5pm on Tuesday. The round concludes with Switzerland vs Colombia at 9pm on Tuesday.
Quarter-Final Implications
Once Switzerland vs Colombia concludes, the eight quarter-finalists will be determined. The winners will advance to the next stage of the tournament.
