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04 Jul 2026, 22:46

FIFA has banned the use of fireworks during the match Mexico–England at Azteca Stadium

  • FIFA has banned the use of fireworks during the Mexico–England match at Estadio Azteca: the start is scheduled for 6pm local time on Monday.
  • Prognosis for Mexico–England is based on precipitation forecasts from the sky and the weather.
  • The rules specifically prohibit fireworks at least 30 minutes before the start of the match, which will be played in a stadium with a capacity of 80,000.

The 1/8 final match Mexico vs England at World Cup 2026 in Mexico City will take place at a local time. According to the latest forecasts, just before FIFA, the game is expected to start at 6pm local time on Monday, and the chances of rain are slightly higher.

According to media reports in Mexico City, the weather forecast suggests that through rainstorms in the area of Mexico City the match could be affected by heavy rain. The material also notes that the English football association is expected to be affected by heavy rain through the match.

Going into the day of the match, according to BBC and AccuWeather, rain could fall during the game. With the match starting at 6pm local time, BBC’s forecast for the temperature is expected to be around 17C, with humidity at around 59%; by 7pm, according to BBC, it is expected to rise to 71% during the match. AccuWeather predicts 61% humidity at the start of the match, and 44% at the end.

As for the precipitation forecast, the chance of rain is expected to be around 50% at 3pm local time, and it is expected to increase to around the end of the match, when the chance of rain will be around 80%. The chance of rain is expected to be around 80% at kickoff. Weather forecasts also say that Estadio Azteca will not have any problems with rain: the chance of rain is about 80%.

FIFA has banned fireworks, flares, and other items that could be used during the match. According to the rules, fireworks are prohibited at least 30 minutes before the start of the match. The rules also say that the protocol is based on the forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): the forecast indicates that there will be heavy rain, with thunderstorms, and that the forecast for the next 30 hours could be about 15 hours. The forecast for the next 30 hours could be about 15 hours.

It is also predicted that the situation could worsen during the World Cup 2026: for example, match France–Iraq in group stage and another match in Mexico City between Ecuador and Mexico could have been affected by dangerous weather conditions.

Tags: Sport/Football/Weather

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