After the delay… FIFA announces an exceptional decision on the Mexico-Ecuador match

FIFA made an exceptional decision on Wednesday morning during the Mexico-Ecuador match of the 32nd round of the 2026 World Cup.

and:The start of the match was delayed by an hour due to bad weatherThunder in the sky starting at 05:00 Mecca time, instead of the previous time (04:00).

According to the network RCC: The French FIFA has announced that there will be no interruptions for drinking water during the match after the start of the match has been postponed.

This is the first match of the 2026 World Cup without the cooling-off periods that have been applied to all matches of the tournament so far, given the high temperatures in some American cities.

What helped FIFA make this decision is the low temperatures in Mexico City, Mexico, which is hosting the match.

An official FIFA statement said, “Due to bad weather conditions in Mexico City, including the risk of lightning strikes in the vicinity of the stadium, it has been decided to postpone the start of the match between Mexico and Ecuador in the 32nd round of the World Cup.”

FIFA has confirmed that it will adhere to the security protocols established by local authorities and that the match will start as soon as conditions are deemed safe.

FIFA emphasized that the safety and security of all attendees is a priority, thanking fans for their understanding and cooperation.

It is noteworthy that the winner of the Mexico-Ecuador match will meet in the 1/8 finals in the qualifying match from the England-Democratic Republic of the Congo game to be held tonight.