In a development which surely cannot have surprised anyone, Sunday’s World Cup round of 16 tie between Mexico and England has been delayed for at least an hour due to severe weather.
FIFA had tried to get the fixture pushed forward by six hours due to a number of concerns. The very real risk of thunder and lightning was a topic of discussion, as well as the safety of match-going fans after several casualties were reported in the aftermath of Mexico’s round of 32 victory over Ecuador.
