England faces Mexico in World Cup clash at Estadio Azteca

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Last updated Jul 5, 2026

England faces Mexico in World Cup clash at Estadio Azteca
Summary

England meets Mexico in a World Cup round-of-16 match at Estadio Azteca on Sunday evening. England aims to rebound from a challenging group stage, including a narrow 2-1 victory against the Democratic Republic of Congo to reach this round. Mexico, conversely, has had a strong tournament, winning all four of their home matches and advancing with a 2-0 win over Ecuador. The encounter is significant as the winner will advance to a quarter-final in Miami against the winner of the clash between Norway and Brazil, which is also taking place today.

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  • Match starts at 6:00 PM local time (0000 GMT)
  • England struggled in the group stage before advancing
  • Mexico has not conceded a goal at home this tournament
  • Winner faces Norway or Brazil in quarter-finals
  • Altitude at Azteca poses a challenge for England
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  • 5:27 AMYahoo SportsEngland, Mexico take centre stage in Azteca blockbuster
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England face Mexico in a World Cup blockbuster at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday while Erling Haaland and Norway bid to ambush Brazil as the battle for quarter-final places heats up.The winner on Sunday will face a quarter-final in Miami against Norway or Brazil, who meet at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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