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The Dallas Police Department said the situation was resolved and officers met with team representatives to address concerns.
The last-16 match in Mexico City will now kick off at its original time of 18:00 local time on Sunday after both football associations objected.
FIFA proposed moving the World Cup last-16 match forward by six hours, citing possible thunderstorms, before backing down after pushback from both associations.
The National Police Chiefs' Council said the last-minute decision forces officers off other duties for Monday's 1 a.m. kickoff against Mexico.
British pubs will stay open for Monday's early morning match, though analysts say the overall economic boost from the tournament will likely fade quickly.
The 1am UK kickoff puts England's match in position to chase a post-midnight viewing record set by a snooker final in 1985.
The Real Sociedad striker now has four goals in the tournament and became the first Spaniard to score twice in a World Cup knockout game since 1986.
England defeated South Africa by 40 runs at the Oval to set up a Sunday final against Australia at Lord's.
Senegal blew a 2-0 lead and lost 3-2 to Belgium after a late extra-time penalty awarded following a VAR review sparked widespread outrage.
Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to rescue England from the brink of World Cup elimination.
Mexico have not conceded a goal in four straight wins heading into the round-of-16 match against England.
Dutch players who missed penalties in the Morocco shootout loss also faced racist abuse on social media.
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