FIFA World Cup 2026 | Mexico v Ecuador World Cup game delayed by rain: stadium announcement
Updated On: 01 July, 2026 06:37 AM IST | Mexico City | AFP
It is the first time at the 2026 tournament co-hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada that the start of a game has been delayed due to the weather.
Rain falls at the Mexico City Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City. Pic/AFP
The World Cup last-32 game between Mexico and Ecuador at the Estadio Azteca on Tuesday has been delayed by heavy rain, a message on the stadium scoreboard said.
"The match has been delayed," said the message. The game was due to kick off at 0100 GMT but no new time was given.
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