Thunderstorm Delays England-Mexico World Cup Clash

The highly anticipated World Cup round of 16 match between England and Mexico at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca was delayed by at least one hour after severe thunderstorms swept through the area.

FIFA issued a shelter-in-place order for the stadium as lightning and torrential rain hit, pushing the kick-off to 2am UK time.

This marks the second consecutive match for Mexico affected by weather conditions, raising concerns about scheduling and infrastructure.

Despite the delay, tens of thousands of Mexican fans gathered in fan zones and at the stadium, undeterred by the weather.