Five and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos
BBC Sport·July 4, 2026
England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico was thrown into chaos due to a scheduling conflict that lasted for five and a half hours. During this time, there was widespread confusion and uncertainty over the kickoff time, sparking anger among fans and officials. The situation ultimately led to a U-turn by Fifa, which resolved the issue. The chaos and confusion caused significant disruption to the tournament schedule and those involved.
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