Thunderstorms forecast for Mexico City prompted FIFA to consider moving the England‑Mexico match forward by six hours, but the governing body confirmed the original 1 am UK kickoff will stand.
England midfielder Morgan Rogers said, "We'll be ready regardless of the time. Earlier the better because you want to play," while teammate Marcus Rashford added, "We have to be focused. We have to be ready for anything."
Both federations are monitoring the weather, but no decision to change the schedule has been taken.
England will travel to the Azteca Stadium on Monday, hoping to overcome the altitude challenge.
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