England faces Mexico in World Cup last-16 clash at Azteca
Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:25 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026

England is set to meet Mexico in the last-16 of the World Cup on Monday at the Azteca Stadium. The match presents a significant challenge for England, who recently edged past DR Congo 2-1 in the previous round. Paul Merson describes the matchup as a 'heads-or-tails' game, emphasizing the altitude and passionate crowd as factors favoring Mexico. Historically, Mexico is unbeaten in World Cup matches played at the Azteca, winning 70 of 89 competitive fixtures there. Key player Harry Kane, who scored twice against DR Congo, will be crucial for England's hopes.
- •England faces co-hosts Mexico on Monday at Azteca Stadium.
- •Merson calls the match a 50-50 affair.
- •England recently defeated DR Congo 2-1 in round of 32.
- •Mexico has never lost a World Cup match at the Azteca.
- •Harry Kane scored two goals in England's last match.
"Sky Sports' Paul Merson looks ahead to England's last-16 World Cup encounter with co-hosts Mexico on Monday, a game he thinks is too close to call.
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