Mexico v England had not been delayed at the time of the report, despite heavy rain and thunder around the Azteca before the World Cup last-16 tie. The match was still scheduled for 6pm local time, with lightning protocols requiring a 30-minute clearance period if strikes are detected nearby.
The storm was serious enough for journalists and photographers inside the stadium to be told to remain in the media centre. Conditions had reportedly improved later in the afternoon, but thunder could still be heard, leaving the pre-match situation fluid.
For England, the right-back position remains the main selection issue flagged in the report. Jarell Quansah was described as expected to start after an ankle problem, while Djed Spence was not expected to be ready for the XI because of a calf issue, and Reece James had missed the previous two matches with a hamstring problem.
The source also noted expected wing selections involving Bukayo Saka and Anthony Gordon, but those lineup details should be treated cautiously until official teams are released. Away from this match, Carlos Queiroz was reported to have left his role as Ghana head coach after their World Cup exit.
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