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Mexico and England meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET from Mexico City Stadium.
Mexico have won all four of their matches in this tournament, scoring eight goals, while maintaining a perfect defensive record throughout the group stage and their round of 32 victory over Ecuador. Julian Quinones leads the team with three goals in the tournament, while Raul Jimenez has added two, including a goal against Ecuador that gave him 47 international strikes for Mexico.
England are through to the Round of 16 for the third tournament in a row. Harry Kane has been the decisive figure, scoring five times so far, including both goals in a comeback win over DR Congo. Kane became the first England player to score twice in a World Cup knockout match since Gary Lineker in 1990.
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How to watch Mexico vs. England
Preview of Mexico vs. England
Jude Bellingham finding space between Mexico’s midfield and backline is the key matchup in this one.
Bellingham is England’s link, dropping deep to dictate play and still arriving late even in the box. England have produced 53 chances in four games and many of the best start with him. Clean touches in the inside channels and England turn possession into real danger quickly.
Mexico’s answer is discipline. El Tri hasn’t allowed a goal in four games, and that backbone closes space before attacks ever reach the box. Stuff Bellingham early, force him wide and the game stays on Mexico’s terms.
Watch the first few English possessions in the middle third. That will tell you if Bellingham runs this game or gets swallowed up by Mexico’s form.
Player to watch
Kane is one of the best center forwards of his generation. So far in the tournament, Kane has been very effective in rescuing England from otherwise subpar performances. In this game, Kane will face the tournament’s best defensive team that will be very focused on stopping him.
But while Kane can be stopped from scoring, he can also be very valuable drifting back into midfield and helping to create play. If Kane struggles in this match, it could be a very long day for the Three Lions. On the other hand, if Kane can find the back of the net early, it will make life easier for England to deal with the crowd and the height the rest of the way.
Mexico vs England Odds
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