White House official Andrew Giuliani accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of endangering public safety by opposing a shift in the England-Mexico kick-off time. Downing Street stated the Prime Minister's position was intended to support the Football Association regarding logistical concerns.

Folarin Balogun can compete against Belgium after FIFA deferred his suspension following communications from President Donald Trump. The decision has drawn criticism from UEFA and the Royal Belgian Football Association.

FIFA is weighing a kickoff time change for the Mexico-England World Cup match due to the threat of afternoon thunderstorms. The proposal has drawn criticism from Mexico coach Javier Aguirre and concerns from the English Football Association.

England avoided an upset after Harry Kane's late brace overturned an early deficit against DR Congo. The team now advances to face Mexico in the round of 16.