FIFA Near Cancels England vs Mexico | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

England’s World Cup clash with Mexico nearly hit a stormy pause—FIFA considered delaying kickoff by 30 minutes after lightning strikes, resetting the clock under their rules. The move threw both teams into disarray: England, blindsided by the news, struggled with game-day prep; Mexico’s manager raged it disrupted their entire schedule. Even star Marcus Rashford stayed calm, praising the team’s adaptability. In the end, FIFA stuck to the original time, but the chaos sparked a quirky side effect: pubs stayed open until 5 AM, fueling a wild, fan-fueled atmosphere—and a major win for hospitality…