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Starmer Blocks Early Kickoff, England Beats Mexico 3-2

7/7/2026

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Sir Keir Starmer blocked FIFA’s plan to move the England-Mexico World Cup match to an earlier kickoff via diplomatic channels.
England beat Mexico 3-2 at Estadio Azteca, advancing to a quarter-final against Norway.
Officials warned an earlier kickoff would have cut England’s altitude acclimatization, potentially aiding Mexico.
Starmer passed emergency legislation to keep pubs open later for the round-of-16 match.

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Sir Keir Starmer blocked FIFA’s plan to move the England-Mexico World Cup match to an earlier kickoff via diplomatic channels.
England beat Mexico 3-2 at Estadio Azteca, advancing to a quarter-final against Norway.
Officials warned an earlier kickoff would have cut England’s altitude acclimatization, potentially aiding Mexico.
Starmer passed emergency legislation to keep pubs open later for the round-of-16 match.