Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at The Azteca

Just moments after the delayed kick-off was announced, a very heartfelt Mexican song started to play and the fans all joined in to make it a very dramatic rendition

As you probably already know, it was "Hasta Que Te Conoci (En Vivo Desde el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes) by Juan Gabriel.

It has certainly got them going here. The Mexican fans loved every second of it.

It was followed by Oasis' "Don't Look Back In Anger". The Mexico supporters not so keen on that.

If you've not had enough of the altitude chat, well here's a bit more.

As we all know Estadio Azteca sits 2,240 metres above sea level, which in case you were wondering, equates to 1,114 Dan Burns.

John Murray
BBC football correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live at Mexico City Stadium

When that announcement came to the people inside the stadium. I thought they would settle down, but it has now become one big party.

Since we've got a delay and Norway have just knocked Brazil out of the World Cup to reach the quarter-finals and Wayne Rooney said, if that happened, he would row down the River Mersey...You thinking what I'm thinking?

We could send Wayne on his way now?

Wayne Rooney
Former England striker on BBC One

When you prepare for a game you expect it to happen at the time you are given, but you just need to keep your focus and not get caught up in it. The players are all professional enough and have good people around them, I don't think it will affect them that much.

Micah Richards
Former England defender on BBC One

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On where the players may feel the impact of the hour delay:

It is the nutrition side of things. For me because I was a player who did high intensity runs up and down, I would always make sure that three hours before the game I got exactly what I needed. For an hour delay maybe it won't impact things too much, but towards the end of the game they might need a top up [of energy].

Yes, thanks for that Matt.

Brb while I go get six litres of coffee.

Matt Upson
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

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At home, that is impactful. You are now going through the night.

FIFA

Here's the official statement regarding kick-off:

Due to adverse weather conditions in Mexico City, including risk caused by lightning in the vicinity of the stadium, the kick-off of the World Cup 2026 round of 16 match between Mexico and England has been delayed to 19.00 local time (21:00 EDT). The safety and security of all individuals is Fifa’s priority. We thank all fans for their understanding and cooperation.

Paul Robinson
Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live at Mexico City Stadium

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This is all about sitting in the dressing room and taking your mind off it.

Well, that is a blow. Time for a cat nap?

John Murray
BBC football correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live at Mexico City Stadium

The news is kick-off will be delayed due to severe weather. The expected kick-off time is 7pm in Mexico City, which is 02:00 BST in the UK.

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We're hearing that the match will not get under way until 7pm local time, which is 02:00 BST.

Some breaking news to bring you regarding kick-off...

Tom McCoy
BBC Sport journalist

This will be the final game at this tournament held in Mexico, with the competition moving to the US from the quarter-finals onwards. El Tri have made full use of home advantage so far, winning all four matches without conceding.

Three of those victories have come at the Estadio Azteca, extending their formidable record at the historic venue, where they have lost only two competitive fixtures this century.

Altitude unquestionably works in their favour, helping to give them a physical edge in their three games there this summer. Mexico have covered 21.6km more than their opponents and produced 288 more high-speed runs.

Ahead of England's game against Mexico at Estadio Azteca, which sits 2,240 metres above sea level, BBC pundits Rachel Corsie and Lucas Leiva explain their experiences of playing football at altitude.

Videoing yourself running around Mexico City to see if you are affected by the altitude has become the new taking photographs in the gym - you have to do it or it never happened.

The oxygen levels at high altitudes are lower. The bottom line is - it's high up, and it will probably be tiring.

The advice to the England squad was to travel as late as possible. In general it is advised you need two weeks to acclimatise, clearly England could not do that. Instead, the Three Lions arrived in Mexico two days ago and will have to hope that they will not be too affected by the altitude.

Tuchel admitted his team will be at a "big disadvantage because we cannot physically adapt to it".

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BBC Sport

You can catch the live action from Atlanta Stadium on BBC One and BBC Radio 5 Live.

Both our radio and television coverage starts now.

On BBC One, Kelly Cates is joined by ex-England internationals, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and Micah Richards.

On BBC Radio 5 Live, Mark Chapman will present the live build-up as BBC football correspondent John Murray is alongside former England goalkeeper, Paul Robinson to bring you live match commentary.

Enjoy.

Rodolfo Landeros
Mexican journalist

The Azteca is a fortress. Mexico have only lost twice there in 89 games. The first one was in 2001 against Costa Rica and then against Honduras in 2013. It speaks of how this team is able to perform and how difficult the opposition has it because of the altitude.

England are going to struggle because there are two types adjustments that you need to do for the altitude. One is to arrive two weeks before the match and the other is to arrive just before kick-off. If Mexico presses high and tries to get possession, England are going to struggle

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