Declan Rice expected to feature for England against Mexico
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Declan Rice is likely to start for England in their World Cup last-16 match against Mexico on Sunday at 18:00 local time. Despite dealing with a neural problem affecting his hamstring and lower back, Rice participated in the last match against DR Congo, where he was substituted due to pain. Manager Thomas Tuchel indicated Rice's willingness to play through discomfort. Reece James remains doubtful with a hamstring injury, and Jarell Quansah, who has an ankle issue, is also uncertain for the match.
- •Rice expected to start against Mexico despite injury concerns.
- •He played through pain in the last match against DR Congo.
- •Reece James is doubtful due to a hamstring injury.
- •Jarell Quansah's availability remains uncertain ahead of the match.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Will Declan Rice be fit to face Mexico?
- 10:02 PMBBC Sport — Rice likely to be available for England v Mexico
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Rice likely to be available for England v Mexico
"Declan Rice is continuing to manage an injury he picked up in the second half of last season, and there is ongoing discussion about whether he will feature for England against Mexico in the round of 1...
"Declan Rice is likely to be available to start England's World Cup tie against Mexico despite an ongoing injury issue.
"Declan Rice is likely to be available to start England's World Cup tie against Mexico despite an ongoing injury issue.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 9:00 PMWill Declan Rice be fit to face Mexico?
Declan Rice is continuing to manage an injury he picked up in the second half of last season, and there is ongoing discussion about whether he will feature for England against Mexico in the round of 1...
- BBC SportJul 3, 2026, 10:02 PMRice likely to be available for England v Mexico
Declan Rice is likely to be available to start England's World Cup tie against Mexico despite an ongoing injury issue.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 9:29 PMRice likely to be available for England v Mexico
Declan Rice is likely to be available to start England's World Cup tie against Mexico despite an ongoing injury issue.
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