Mexico vs England in the 1/8 finals of the World Cup: Weather forecast and possible delays

Before the exciting clash in the 1/8 finals of the 2026 World Cup between Mexico and England, which will take place in Mexico, fans' attention is focused not only on the players, but also on the weather forecast. As is often the case during the summer in Mexico, thunderstorms are possible and could impact the game scheduled for Sunday, July 5 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Players such as Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice will try to neutralize the advantages of the hosts, including Raúl Jiménez and Julián Quiñones, benefiting from the support of over 87,000 fans in a stadium located at an altitude of over 2,200 meters above sea level.  Mexico's round of 16 match against Ecuador was also delayed due to storms, showing that weather can be a key factor. Forecasts indicate a high of 18 degrees Celsius and the possibility of thunderstorms, which means a high risk of severe weather (ROWI). In the event of lightning, the shelter procedure is automatically implemented and the teams return to the locker room. Play is suspended immediately when lightning is detected within five miles of the stadium and may not resume until 30 minutes after the last lightning strike. Competitions such as France's group match against Iraq in Philadelphia on June 23, which was suspended for two hours due to weather, show that each case is considered individually. Mexico's match against Ecuador on June 30 was delayed by an hour, and Mexico won 2-0 after the restart. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Điểm nhấn trận đấu Tây Ban Nha vs Áo tại World Cup 2026](https://banthangvn.com/vi/news/iem-nhan-tran-au-tay-ban-nha-vs-ao-tai-world-cup-2026) 2. [World Cup 2026](https://azkalsgoal.com/fil/news/world-cup-2026-panibagong-panalo-ba-para-sa-scotland-prediksyon-ni-chris-sutton)