England’s round-of-16 match against Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been confirmed to kick off at 1:00am on Monday, according to Sky Sports.

According to Sky Sports, the fixture’s start time has been officially set for the early hours of Monday morning. The match forms part of the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup tournament.

The late kick-off time is a direct consequence of the scheduling arrangements established by the tournament’s organising body. For supporters based in England, the timing means the match will be broadcast during the early morning hours.

Further details regarding the specific venue and the precise calendar date were not elaborated upon in the available source material at the time of publication.

A representative for the relevant football associations could not be reached for comment.