2026 World Cup: Mexico thrashed by Azteca – could England be next in the last 16?

“We have the opportunity to do the impossible.”

Later Mexico swept aside Ecuador. Some of their fans had their eyes on their next opponents to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.

England face a tough test in their last 32 match against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday, but it won’t be easy if they win that one.

Because the next match against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium is a hot topic for many football fans, but it is difficult for England fans.

Mexico have never made it past the quarter-finals of the World Cup, but their impressive performances in this tournament – four games, four wins, eight goals and no clean sheets – have fans dreaming of what could have been.

“England is leading that team with Ballon d’Or favorite Harry Kane,” said one fan.

“You have players like Judd Bellingham, and it’s scary, but at the speed we have, there’s an opportunity to do the impossible.”

Based on their performance at this World Cup and their results against the Azteca, Mexico shouldn’t feel like an impossible target to get away from.

Their competitive record at this stadium is 70 wins in 89 games, 17 draws and only 2 losses. They are also unbeaten in 10 World Cup matches.

The opposition they face at Azteca hasn’t always been of the highest quality, but there’s no denying that whoever they face in the last 16 will be a tough task.

Former Australia and Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou said on ITV: “The whole crowd is behind them – we’ve seen the show.

“If England go down to Mexico, it will be a different World Cup for them.”