The match between and within the spherical of 16 stays a prime-time conflict regardless of climate issues.
vs. is slated to start out at its initially scheduled time of 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 5. Officers mentioned shifting the kickoff time as early as midday to get forward of doubtless inclement climate at Mexico Metropolis Stadium in Mexico Metropolis. Sunday’s forecasts for Mexico Metropolis referred to as for rain and thunderstorms.
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Followers mild up the World Cup stands in unforgettable scenes
A fan of the USA celebrates through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Followers mild up the World Cup stands in unforgettable scenes
A fan of the USA celebrates through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Followers mild up the World Cup stands in unforgettable scenes
United States followers cheer within the stands through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Followers mild up the World Cup stands in unforgettable scenes
A USA fan reacts through the US nationwide anthem previous to the 2026 World Cup Group D soccer match between USA and Paraguay on the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026.
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Followers mild up the World Cup stands in unforgettable scenes
A United States fan arrives earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Followers mild up the World Cup stands in unforgettable scenes
United States followers arrive earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Followers mild up the World Cup stands in unforgettable scenes
United States followers pose for {a photograph} earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Followers mild up the World Cup stands in unforgettable scenes
United States followers arrive earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Followers mild up the World Cup stands in unforgettable scenes
Followers of the USA present their assist through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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There have already been climate delays in earlier World Cup matches: in Mexico Metropolis was delayed an hour on account of lightning, and lightning struck once more throughout in Philadelphia, inflicting a two-hour halftime delay.
about ‘s matchup in opposition to on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, because it might be delayed if FIFA decides to regulate the Mexico-England matchup. Kickoff for that spherical of 16 sport is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET.