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WHO: Mexico vs England
What: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Section 16
That: Azteca Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
When: Sunday, July 5, at 6pm (00:00 GMT Monday)
How to follow: We will have all the construction Al Jazeera Sport from 21:00 GMT before we start our live commentary.
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It took two goals on a stormy night in Mexico City to break through 40 years curse in the World Cup in Mexico. Before long, over a million Mexicans had taken to the streets to celebrate, and the excitement was heightened when it was announced that England would be their next opponents in 2026. World Cup.
A blockbuster round of 16 awaits the teams at the Azteca stadium, a similar building to a Mexican fortress, and the same venue that left England fans reeling in 1986 when Diego Maradona’s famous ‘Hand of God’ goal knocked The Three Lions out of the competition in a quarter-final defeat to Argentina.
It will come on Sunday, when the two sides collide, so will the years of history.
Al Jazeera tells you everything about Mexico vs England:
How did Mexico and England get to the round of 16?
Mexico finished top of Group A with nine points, maintaining a good record despite losing South Africa, South Korea and Czechia. Then, El Tri won the World Cup knockout game the first time since 1986beating Ecuador 2-0 in the last 32 match.
England top Group L with seven points, winning against Croatia and Panamaand a scoreless draw Ghana. They made a late 2-1 comeback win against the Democratic Republic of Congo to enter the last 16.
‘World Cup Matches’: Altitude and Azteca in your sights
The challenge of playing at high altitude, the risk of bad weather and news schedule – The preparation for Mexico vs England has been eventful, to say the least.
The main focus has been on the transportation system at Azteca – they live 2,240 meters (7,350 feet) above sea level – would take the English players’ breath away, really.
The ball can travel faster and farther, players can feel the break, and there’s also the small matter of the Mexican crowd, which knows a thing or two about creating an enemy culture.
Despite the home team’s advantage, England also enjoy the opportunity to play at the Azteca, home of the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals. Forty years later, the place remains in the minds of several generations of English footballers thanks to Maradona’s brilliant – albeit controversial – performance against The Three Lions in Mexico City.
“I immediately felt that this was going to be the right match for the World Cup tomorrow,” England manager Thomas Tuchel said at a press conference on Saturday.
We already knew that. We are in a beautiful location, a famous stadium. It just grabs you right away when you walk in here and see the excitement and see how they feel.
England entered the World Cup with the dream of ending a 60-year wait for the country to play on the big stage. But after four games, it is safe to say that the English have failed to live up to their FIFA World No. 4 status, struggling in the group stage before needing a late miracle in their elimination from DR Congo.
In all the challenges that are far from playing, what will decide the fate of the teams is what will happen on the pitch – the “11 vs 11” competition. This is what Mexican coach Javier Aguirre believes.
“They (England) have great players who play inside and outside the country,” said Aguirre, whose team is aiming for its first quarter-final appearance in 40 years.
“They are very strong, physically, and they are good players.”
Mexico vs England Prediction
The Opta supercomputer gives England a 40.6% chance of winning in regulation time, while Mexico is at 31.5%.
The model estimates a 27.9 percent chance that the game will go to overtime and possible penalties.
What time is Mexico vs England?
- Mexico: TUDN, Channel 9, Channel 5, Las Estrellas, TV AZTECA, Vix (6pm, Central Standard Time)
- United KingdomBBC One, BBC iPlayer (1am Monday, British Summer Time)
- USA: FOX, FOX One, Telemundo App, Telemundo Network, Peacock (7pm, Eastern Daylight Time)
To view the TV schedule for your country, visit the FIFA TV schedule Here.
Who will the winners face in the quarterfinals?
The winners of the Mexico vs England match will face either Brazil or Norway in the quarterfinals in Miami on Saturday, July 11.
Mexico vs England: Win
This last 16 clash is only the second time England and Mexico have met in the World Cup.
Their first meeting dates back to the 1966 World Cup, when England beat Mexico 2-0 in the group stage on their way to the World Cup so far.
England have won four straight matches against Mexico – all of them friendlies – between 1986 and 2010.
Mexico vs England: Team news
England defenders Jarrell Quansah (ankle) and Reece James (hamstring) are out with injuries.
No complaints have been reported at the Mexican camp.
A predicted Mexican line
( 4-3-3 ): Rangel (scorer); Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Gallardo; Mora, Lira, Romo; Alvardo, Jimenez, Quinones
A predicted line for England
(4-2-3-1): Pickford (goalkeeper); Spence, Konsa, Guehi, O’Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Hunting, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane
