Mexico vs England: violent thunderstorm threatens kickoff of the round of 16

Just hours before the World Cup round of 16 clash between Mexico and England, extremely hostile weather has descended upon the Azteca Stadium. Torrential rain and relentless thunderstorms are battering Mexico City, raising fears that kickoff could be delayed.

Rain is pouring down with remarkable intensity on the Mexican capital. Despite the downpour, fans are still flocking to the stadium, donning ponchos and hoods, hoping for a break in the weather before kickoff.

On site, journalists have been instructed to remain inside the press center due to the dangers posed by the violent storms. According to eyewitness reports, thunder rumbles without pause while lightning regularly lights up the sky above the Azteca.

A delay to the match cannot be ruled out

So far, there are no signs of the weather easing. The rain continues to fall heavily and thunderclaps follow one after another, fueling concerns over whether kickoff will go ahead as scheduled.

If the storm persists in the coming hours, organizers may be forced to postpone the start of this much-anticipated showdown between Mexico and England to ensure the safety of players, officials, and the tens of thousands of fans inside the Azteca.

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