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03 Jul 2026, 07:14

England face Mexico with Messi at 1:00 as match goes into extra time

  • England vs Mexico starts at 1:00 BST, while Mexico-Site — at 6pm.
  • Fans are warned that due to the time difference, they may not be able to watch the match until 5am UK time.
  • The match will be shown on BBC One and iPlayer, with highlights of the game later in the day.

England vs Mexico in the 1/8 final begins at 1:00 British time (BST). The match is scheduled to start at 1am, which is 6pm in Mexico City. The schedule is set for viewers in the UK, as it is expected that the match will be watched by fans in the UK.

Mexico-Site is scheduled to start at 6pm. The match is also expected to be delayed for those in the UK, who may not be able to watch it until 5am, as it could go into extra time.

Former England midfielder Thomas Tuchel said in a dramatic 2-1 win over Denmark that they had to win by at least 3 goals to advance to the next round. Meanwhile, the match was expected to be played in a way that would determine the outcome by the end of the day. The match could be delayed for those in the UK, as it could go into extra time.

In the event that the match goes into extra time, it could end after 3:00, and in that case, it may be shown in the UK until 5am.

For those who want to watch, it is recommended to follow the match on BBC One and iPlayer. However, BBC and ITV plan to broadcast the match without spoilers, and for those who do not want to know the result in advance, the match will be shown later in the day.

For those who want to watch the match live, it is possible to do so via the BBC One and iPlayer. In addition, the match may be broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live.

In case the match goes into extra time, it could end after 3:00, and in that case, it may be shown in the UK until 5am.

Meanwhile, the match is expected to start at 6pm local time in Mexico. For those in the UK, the match could be delayed until 5am due to the time difference.

According to the Royal Automobile Club (RAC), the number of deaths on roads in the UK is expected to increase if the match is delayed. The RAC also notes that drivers should take care and avoid alcohol-related risks.

Tags: Europe/Politics/Sport/Football

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  • www.independent.co.uk - BBC to show spoiler-free replay of England’s World Cup clash with Mexico on Monday morning