Mexico vs England live: World Cup blockbuster delayed by an hour due to weather

According to France 24, Mexico faces England today in a World Cup knockout round at Mexico City's legendary Azteca Stadium, with a place in the quarter-finals on the line. Playing on home soil, the co-hosts are hoping to advance in this last-sixteen tie. The venue carries historic weight—it was here that Diego Maradona scored his infamous 'Hand of God' goal four decades ago. A severe storm has delayed the kickoff by an hour.

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