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Kick-off delayed for Mexico vs Ecuador due to storm in Mexico City

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The kickoff for the Mexico vs. Ecuador match in the World Cup 2026 has been delayed by one hour due to a storm in Mexico City.
The match, part of the round of 32, was originally scheduled to start at 19:00 local time.
The new start time for the game has been announced as 20:00 local time (05:00 Greece time).
The decision to delay the game was made by FIFA in response to severe weather conditions.
The match is taking place at the Estadio Azteca.

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The kickoff for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Mexico and Ecuador was delayed by one hour due to severe weather conditions in Mexico City. The match, taking place at the iconic Estadio Azteca, was rescheduled to start at 20:00 local time (05:00 Greek time) as announced by FIFA.

This decision followed reports of extreme weather phenomena impacting the event, which led to similar delays in other matches, including one involving Iraq and France. The organizers took precautionary measures to ensure the safety of players and fans amidst the stormy conditions.

Visual footage and images captured the scenes outside the stadium, illustrating the weather's impact on the festivities surrounding the match. Fans were kept informed about the adjustments to the schedule as anticipation built for the game to proceed.

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