London, July 3 -- FIFA is in ongoing talks over an earlier kick-off for England's World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash with co-hosts Mexico on Sunday because of the threat of storms in Mexico City, Sky News reported.

The match at the Estadio Azteca was originally scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. local time (0000 GMT Monday), but local media reported on Friday that it could instead begin at noon (1800 GMT) to reduce the risk of weather-related disruption.

Sky News also reported that discussions between FIFA and the Football Association were ongoing, although no final decision had been announced.

The governing body appears keen to avoid a repeat of the lengthy weather interruptions that affected several matches during last year's Club World C...