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England and Mexico meet in 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

England and Mexico meet in 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16

Summary

England faces Mexico in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 4. England advanced by defeating DR Congo 2-1, while Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over Ecuador, marking their first knockout win in four decades. This match will be the first knockout stage encounter between the two nations in World Cup history, adding significant stakes to their matchup. Historically, England has a strong head-to-head record, winning six of their nine meetings, including a 2-0 victory in the 1966 World Cup group stage.

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By the Numbers

•England defeated DR Congo 2-1 to reach the Round of 16.
•Mexico overcame Ecuador 2-0 for their first knockout win in 40 years.
•The teams' only previous World Cup meeting occurred in 1966.
•England holds a 6-2 advantage in their overall head-to-head record.

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11:10 PMYahoo Sports — England vs. Mexico history: Head-to-head matches at World Cup, last meeting, team records and more

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England and Mexico meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Here's a look at their head-to-head record, previous World Cup meetings, last encounter and overall results between the two nations.
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