Reports emerged that FIFA was considering bringing the game forward by six hours and was in discussions with the English and Mexican Football Associations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
According to the BBC report, FIFA had been set to reschedule the fixture, but news of the proposal angered both English and Mexican officials.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Football's world governing body then held talks with the English and Mexican football associations on Friday after proposing the match be moved to 19:00 BST (11:30 PM IST) on Sunday, which would have added complications to both teams preparing for the match and also to supporters attending the Azteca Stadium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Later, on late Friday evening it was confirmed that the original kick-off time for Sunday's game would remain; however, FIFA will continue to monitor the situation, in particular any changes in the weather.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As a result, the game in Mexico City is now due to be played at its original kick-off time 5:30 AM IST (Monday).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Later, on late Friday evening it was confirmed that the original kick-off time for Sunday's game would remain; however, FIFA will continue to monitor the situation, in particular any changes in the weather.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After coming from behind to beat DR Congo in what was one of England\u2019s best comeback wins, a tough task awaits the Three Lions against the Mexicans, who have lost just two games in their last 89 home matches. However, a victory would take England into the quarter-finals for the third successive tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n