PM intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Foreign Secretary intervened to prevent FIFA from moving an England World Cup match against Mexico to an earlier time. The intervention aimed to protect the travel plans of thousands of England fans, though the match was ultimately delayed by weather.
Image source, PA Media By Chris Mason , Political editor and Kate Whannel , Political reporter Published 6 July 2026, 17:45 BST Updated 1 hour ago The prime minister and foreign secretary were involved in arguing for the kick-off time for England's World Cup match against Mexico not to be moved earlier - as mooted by Fifa in the days before the game.
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