One of the biggest matches of the World Cup to date is approaching. Mexico host England in a home game on Sunday, July 5, at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City in the Round of 16.
To advance to this match, England defeated Congo 2-1 in their Round of 32 match. Harry Kane scored two goals, both in the second half. The 2018 Golden Boot winner has scored five goals in this competition. England won Group L and advanced to the final tournament.
“We are in an iconic location, an iconic stadium, a huge game, the final tournament against Mexico at the Azteca,” England manager Thomas Tuchel told reporters. “This is an iconic game, a big stage, and we feel that.”
Mexico got here by winning Group A. Mexico is the only team in the World Cup so far to have completed four games in group play and the last 32 without conceding a goal. Will that continue against Kane and co?
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What time is the Mexico vs England match?
The matchup kicks off at 8pm ET.
The round of 16 matches will be played at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
There have been rumors that the kick-off time for Mexico’s Round of 16 match between England and Mexico could be moved to 8pm ET due to reports of inclement weather. However, multiple reports said the match was set to kick off as scheduled despite thunderstorms in the area.
USA TODAY Sports’ Andres Soto was on the scene at Estadio Azteca and reports there is a sign outside the stadium that reads “Storm Protocol.” The rain had stopped and there was no thunder for a while.
Julián Quiñones leads Mexico with three goals so far at the 2026 World Cup.
The forward was born in Colombia but came to northern Mexico as a teenager to play for Tigres, a club based near Monterrey. He stayed in Mexico for nearly 10 years.
The goal he scored in the round of 32 against Ecuador was his third goal of the tournament. This puts him one goal away from joining Mexican legends Rafa Marquez and Cuauhtemoc Blanco, as well as Chicharito and Luis “El Matador” Hernández, who each scored four goals.
– John Arnold
Harry Kane has scored five goals for England so far at the 2026 World Cup. He scored two goals in each match against Croatia and Congo. His goal in group play against Panama made him England’s all-time leading scorer at the World Cup.
The Bayern Munich star won the Golden Boot award after scoring six goals at the 2018 World Cup.
Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are tied at the top of this year’s Golden Boot race with seven goals.
Mexican fans are gearing up for El Tri’s round of 16 clash with England.
Mexican F1 driver Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez turned up at the British Grand Prix wearing the green Adidas Mexico home kit on Sunday morning in enemy territory.
“Well, please support Mexico today!” he posted in Spanish to X after the race, with a photo of himself wearing the jersey and competing. A 14th place finish at Silverstone tied the season’s best for Cadillac, a new team to the F1 grid.
Seth Terny: Mexico 1-1 England (England won on penalties)
This is one of the most interesting and evenly matched matchups ever. Mexico have performed flawlessly and have home-field advantage, but England have struggled. In the end, the Three Lions almost win due to their manpower advantage, but it could take more than 120 minutes.
john arnold: Mexico 2-2 England (Mexico won on penalties)
Dear fans. Altitude. Now, it’s a time shift. Mexico should not be able to win the match by taking advantage of England’s manpower advantage. But…isn’t it?!
Jesse Yomtov: Mexico 1 – England 2
This will be a real nightmare for England at the Aztecs, but the Three Lions will dig deep to reach the quarter-finals.
victoria hernandez: Mexico 2 – 2 England (England won on penalties)
One of the most exciting matchups of the Round of 16. Mexico are doing well, but England are not stable. But the Three Lions are simply a better team.
Today’s Mexico lineup
Lineup will be announced approximately 1 hour before kickoff
2026 World Cup Team Complete Roster
Lineup will be announced approximately 1 hour before kickoff
England won the 1966 World Cup on home soil, the only time a country has won the tournament.
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