Mexico aims for World Cup history against England at Azteca
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 1:42 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Mexico faces England on July 5 at Estadio Azteca in a significant World Cup round of 16 match. El Tri enters the match with four straight clean sheets and a convincing win over Ecuador in the previous round. England overcame DR Congo to advance, with Harry Kane scoring late to secure victory. The match is expected to be pivotal for both teams, with Mexico seeking to advance past the round of 16 for the first time since 1986.
- •Mexico has four consecutive clean sheets in the tournament.
- •England's last group stage match was a 2-0 win over Panama.
- •Mexico has not lost a World Cup match at Azteca.
- •Harry Kane scored the winning goal against DR Congo in the last round.
- •This match is a rematch since England's infamous loss to Mexico in 1986.
- 1:42 PMYahoo Sports — Mexico stands one win from history as England arrives at Azteca for World Cup showdown
"Mexico enters its biggest World Cup match in decades riding four consecutive clean sheets. England has the edge, but El Tri has Azteca.
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