NEW YORK, ⁠July 3 (Reuters) - FIFA will keep ⁠the scheduled kickoff time for Sunday’s ‌World Cup last-16 match between Mexico and England, despite earlier concerns that severe weather ​could force changes, a ⁠source familiar with ⁠the discussions told Reuters.

Mexico v England at ⁠the ‌Azteca Stadium will remain at 6 p.m. local ⁠time (0000 GMT), while Brazil v Norway ​in New ‌York is expected to go ahead ⁠at ​4 p.m. local time (2000 GMT).

FIFA had considered bringing forward the Mexico match ⁠because of the forecast ​conditions.

Mexican media reported that it could be moved to noon local time (1800 GMT), ⁠while a spokesperson for the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) had said Brazil v Norway could be delayed by ​an hour if ⁠Mexico v England was rescheduled.

Mexico's last-32 match ​against Ecuador earlier ‌this week was delayed ​due to rain.

(Reporting by Julien Pretot, editing by Toby Davis)