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Mexico faces England in FIFA World Cup last 16 showdown at Azteca

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:33 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Mexico faces England in FIFA World Cup last 16 showdown at Azteca
Summary

Mexico takes on England in the round of 16 at the Azteca Stadium on July 5 at 6 PM local time. Mexico secured their spot in this knockout stage by topping Group A with a perfect record and winning against Ecuador. England progressed after finishing first in Group L and edging out the Democratic Republic of Congo in the previous round. The historic significance of the Azteca looms large, with both teams aware of the challenging altitude and the passionate Mexican crowd.

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  • •Mexico won all group matches and defeated Ecuador 2-0 in last-32.
  • •England topped their group and rallied to win against DR Congo.
  • •Match takes place at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
  • •Altitude at Azteca may impact player performance.
  • •Kickoff is set for 6 PM local time on July 5.
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One of the most anticipated knockout matches takes place when Mexico plays England at the Azteca in the round of 16.

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