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Casablanca – Mexico and England meet on Sunday at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a place in the quarterfinals on the line.
Mexico booked their spot with a composed 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the Round of 32 and return to the Azteca, where El Tri have never lost a World Cup match. England, meanwhile, recovered from behind to defeat DR Congo 2-1 in a more difficult path to the last 16.
The tie is also expected to test England physically, with head coach Thomas Tuchel admitting that adapting to Mexico City’s altitude is “impossible.”
Match details
Fixture: Mexico vs England
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026, Round of 16
Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico
Date: Sunday, July 5
Kick-off: 6:00 p.m. local time (CDT) / 12:00 a.m. Midnight GMT (Monday, July 6) / 2:00 a.m. CEST (Monday, July 6)
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Mexico team news
Injuries/Suspensions: Mexico have no injury or suspension concerns ahead of the match.
Recent Form: Javier Aguirre’s side advanced to the Round of 16 after defeating Ecuador 2-0, continuing an unbeaten World Cup run at the Estadio Azteca.
Key Players: Raul Jimenez has been Mexico’s standout attacking threat so far, while Julian Quinones continues to provide pace and directness in transition. Midfielder Gilberto Mora is also emerging as one of the tournament’s breakout young players.
Likely XI: R. Rangel; J. Sanchez, C. Montes, J. Vasquez, J. Gallardo; G. Mora, E. Lira, L. Romo; R. Alvarado, R. Jimenez, J. Quinones.
England team news
Injuries/Suspensions: Reece James (hamstring, doubt), Jarell Quansah (ankle, doubt), Djed Spence (knock, doubt). No suspensions.
Recent Form: England reached the Round of 16 after coming from behind to defeat DR Congo 2-1, with Harry Kane once again proving decisive in attack.
Key Players: Kane remains England’s focal point after another crucial knockout-stage performance. Jude Bellingham is expected to play a major creative role, while Bukayo Saka could return to the starting lineup.
Likely XI: J. Pickford; J. Quansah, J. Stones, M. Guehi, N. O’Reilly; D. Rice, E. Anderson; B. Saka, J. Bellingham, M. Rashford; H. Kane.
What to expect
Mexico are expected to rely heavily on the energy of the Azteca crowd and the physical challenge posed by the altitude, while Aguirre’s side will look to attack quickly through Quinones and Jimenez.
England possess greater attacking depth on paper, but defensive injuries and the demanding conditions in Mexico City could complicate the match for Tuchel’s side.
Prediction: Mexico 2-1 England
