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England manager Thomas Tuchel encouraged parents to allow their children to stay up late to catch the World Cup, even if it means having to "write an excuse" for school.
With this summer's marquee tournament taking place across North America, kick-off times for viewers around the world are far from ideal. Fans in England eager to see Harry Kane and his teammates chase the country's second World Cup crown have been forced to stay up well into the night to follow matches through to the final whistle.
The Three Lions' 2–1 comeback victory over DR Congo offered a brief relief for supporters, as the round of 32 fixture kicked off at 12 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. BST. After the win, Tuchel was asked whether he had a message for parents whose children want to stay up late to watch his side compete on the world stage. The German tactician responded quickly with a grin.
"Write an excuse for school and let them watch football, come on," Tuchel said. "There's so much school to go to, but the World Cup is every four years. Let them watch.
"There will be a big, big match in four days and we need the support of everyone, especially of the children."
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It took a late brace from Kane to secure England's place in the round of 16, where they will face host nation Mexico in Mexico City. The European powerhouse heads to the iconic Estadio Azteca, a venue that El Tri have transformed into a true stronghold.
Javier Aguirre's side have won all four of their World Cup matches so far, three of which were played at the Azteca. They have yet to concede a single goal throughout that run, shutting out South Africa, South Korea, Czechia, and Ecuador.
The Three Lions hold the edge in terms of quality, but El Tri will be fueled by a passionate home crowd against an opponent that barely scraped past DR Congo and was kept quiet by Ghana. Coupled with England's defensive vulnerabilities, Mexico poses a far greater threat than the numbers alone might suggest.
Tuchel was spot on when he said England needs every bit of support it can muster, from fans willing to make the trip to Mexico City to those cheering from their living rooms.
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What Time Does Mexico vs. England Kick Off?
There's unwelcome news for parents across England; the Three Lions kick off against Mexico on Monday, July 6, at 1 a.m. BST. For viewers in North America, the match takes place on Sunday, July 5, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
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There is a silver lining, however. Should Tuchel's men get past El Tri and advance to the quarterfinals, they will play at 10 p.m. BST / 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT on July 11. It's still not an early start, but at least it won't be in the dead of night.
England would then face the winner of Brazil vs. Norway, with a semifinal berth up for grabs.