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The change in schedule for the round of 16 match between Mexico and England not only affected English fans. It also generated a strong reaction from Javier Aguirre, coach of the Mexican National Team.

Reaction of the Mexican coach

Originally scheduled for 6:00 p.m., the match will take place at noon at the Mexico City Stadium. Aguirre, known as Vasco, did not hide his annoyance.

“Not at all, zero, name… no advantage, on the contrary, I tell you it’s all designed for, since that day in Ecuador we commented, we knew the schedule, we knew the venue, we didn’t know the rival, it’s true, but at the end of the day, they do break my mother a little bit. We have no choice but to abide by what FIFA says,” declared the tricolor helmsman in an interview with Grupo Formula.
Aguirre said he was “pretty pissed” because the change affects his planning prior to Sunday’s game at the Coloso de Santa Úrsula.

“Of course, the food, the nap, the sleep, the physiotherapy, everything, everything, seems silly, but it is not. Today 60 people are working here so that these 26 friends go out on Sunday to win the game, I mean, it is not a minor thing. The truth is that the change is quite important and I tell you, I can understand reasons and arguments, but he did not consult me and yes, I am quite angry,” he asserted.

The coach described the news as “a kick in the stomach” and pointed out that it forces the entire work plan to be readjusted. “I don’t like it at all, obviously we will abide by what FIFA says, but I, especially me, don’t like it at all, nor do my players,” he concluded.

Aguirre finished with a laconic “swallow water and garlic”, making clear his disagreement with the decision of the governing body of world football.

Victory from the eleven steps

Egypt achieved a historic victory in the World Cup by beating Australia in the penalty shootout. The final score was 4-2 from the eleven steps, after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.

Hossam Abdelmaguid took charge of the decisive shot. His penalty sealed the Egyptians’ passage to the next round. The match, played on Friday, represented the first time Egypt has won a knockout stage in the tournament.

The substitute goalkeeper could not stop the shots

Australian goalkeeper Mathew Ryan entered extra time in place of starter Patrick Beach. However, he failed to save any of the four Egyptian shots. Australia accumulates its third defeat in World Cup kill-kill instances and still has not advanced beyond this phase.

Egypt celebrated its fourth participation in the World Cup. This victory marks a milestone for the African team, which had never before made it past a direct knockout in the tournament.

Duel for the ticket to the round of 16

This Friday the last qualifier for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup will be defined. Egypt and Australia collide at the Dallas Stadium, in Arlington, Texas, with everything to be decided.

Egypt arrives undefeated in Group G. Under the direction of Hossam Hassan, the Pharaohs achieved their first World Cup victory by beating New Zealand, and then drew against Belgium and Iran. Mohamed Salah, their offensive leader, concentrates much of the hopes.

Australia, for its part, surprised by advancing as second in Group H. They beat Turkey, tied with Paraguay and only lost to the United States. Her solid defense and Nestory Irankunda’s speed make her an uncomfortable opponent.

The winner will face the winner of the match between Argentina and Cape Verde. There is no margin for error.

Schedules and transmission

• Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
• Time: 12:00 pm (central Mexico time)
• Headquarters: Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas
• Streaming: ViX Premium (World Pass)

Both teams seek to continue making history in the World Cup in North America. The duel promises to be even.