The possible change of schedule for the match between Mexico and England for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup provoked the annoyance of coach Javier Aguirre, who questioned the decision being analyzed by FIFA due to the risk of thunderstorms.
Although the organism has not yet been made official modification, journalists and Mexican media have anticipated that the meeting could go beyond the 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sunday at the Azteca Stadium.
Aguirre assured that a last-minute adjustment completely alters the planning that his coaching staff prepared to face England.
“They break my mother”expressed the Mexican coach when referring to the impact that the measure would have, especially on the recovery of the players who ended up with physical discomfort after the victory over Ecuador.
The coach explained that moving the game forward six hours modifies the rest, feeding and preparation times of the squad. “I’m pretty pissed,” he added in his characteristic direct style.
FIFA is studying the change due to the forecast of thunderstorms for Sunday afternoon in Mexico City, a measure similar to that applied during other World Cup matches to avoid interruptions due to weather conditions.
For now, the schedule change remains without official confirmation, while the Tri coaching staff awaits a final decision a few hours before one of the most important matches of the tournament.