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FIFA Postpones Mexico-England at Azteca as Storm Protocols Are Activated

FIFA postponed the Mexico-England World Cup Round of 16 match at Estadio Azteca by one hour and activated storm protocols after forecasts predicted thunderstorms and nearby lightning, citing safety.The delay is the tournament's third weather-related disruption, following another postponement for Mexico and a two-hour suspension of France's match in Philadelphia under National Weather Service procedures.England manager Thomas Tuchel said limited time to acclimatise to Estadio Azteca's altitude and hotel disruptions have complicated preparations and could affect performance.
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