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FIFA announce World Cup fixture changes

The draw for next year's tournament in Brazil was made on Friday but the sport's governing body announced amendments to the tournament's schedule on Saturday.

It marks a U-turn from FIFA's previous stance, announced earlier in the week, that they would not change any kick-off times.

A statement explained: "Following the Final Draw of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, FIFA has now confirmed the match schedule for the 64 matches of next year's football flagship event.

"In total, only seven matches have been adjusted following the draw to allow later kick-off times in the hottest venues - in particular, for three matches in Manaus and one in Recife."

England v Italy in Manaus - 18:00 (from 21:00)

Cameroon v Croatia in Manaus - 18:00 (from 15:00)

South Korea v Algeria in Porto Alegre - 16:00 (from 13:00)