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Lightning Forces Mexico vs Ecuador Kickoff Back an Hour at Estadio Azteca; Winner Faces England

The Mexico vs Ecuador Round of 32 match at Estadio Azteca is delayed about one hour after lightning and heavy rain struck the Mexico City area.Tournament officials halted warmups and pregame ceremonies while they confirmed nearby lightning strikes had passed and suspended play, moving kickoff to roughly 10 p.m. local time.The winner advances to face the victor of England versus Democratic Republic of Congo in the Round of 16, and organizers say the tournament schedule is unchanged beyond the delay.Fox Sports reporter Rebecca Lowe and Telemundo reported the weather disruption, the World Cup listed the fixture as delayed, and many fans remained in their seats as stadium staff monitored conditions.
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