England prepares for World Cup match against Mexico in challenging conditions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
England is set to face Mexico in a World Cup match at the Azteca on Sunday at 6 p.m. local time. The team recently arrived in Mexico City, where they are adjusting to the altitude and dealing with storm warnings. Initially, there were considerations to move the kickoff time due to weather forecasts, but the plans were ultimately unchanged. England has a complicated World Cup history in Mexico, with a record of four wins, one draw, and four losses from nine matches played across tournaments in 1970 and 1986. Their most notable past encounters include dramatic matches against West Germany and Argentina, the latter featuring Diego Maradona's infamous
- •Match scheduled for Sunday at the Azteca, Mexico City.
- •England is adjusting to altitude and storm warnings.
- •Previous World Cup matches in Mexico show mixed results.
- •Storms prompted consideration to reschedule kickoff, plans unchanged.
- •England recalls infamous moments from 1970 and 1986 World Cups.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — England's unfortunate World Cup history in Mexico: Revisiting 1970, 1986 and Diego Maradona's Hand of God
"England are back in Mexico for a World Cup match. Facing the in-form hosts at altitude amid storm warnings feels about par for the course.
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