England will be hoping to take their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign to new heights when they meet co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the last 16 – and you can live stream the round of 16 match around the world for free.
At an altitude of 2,200m above sea level, the iconic Mexico City venue presents challenges unlike any the Three Lions have faced so far in the tournament. The high altitude means England’s stars are likely to tire more quickly than their opponents, who are used to playing in these conditions. Throw in the hostile home support at the 87,000-capacity stadium, plus the ghosts of Diego Maradona’s 1986 Hand of God goal here, and you get a sense of the task facing Thomas Tuchel’s men. They will need to play much better than against DR Congo in the round of 16, where a late double from captain Harry Kane avoided a humiliating exit.
Mexico will be nice to go after winning their first four tournament games to nil. Three of those wins came at the Azteca, where El Tri have an astonishing record – they have lost just two of their 89 competitive games at the stadium, while they are unbeaten in 10 World Cup games there, winning seven. They beat Ecuador 2-0 here in the last 32 to end a 40-year wait for a knockout win, so Javier Aguirre’s side will be full of belief as they look to emulate Mexico’s runs to the quarter-finals in 1970 and 1986, the other two times they hosted the final.
So read on as we show you exactly how to watch Mexico vs England for free from anywhere in FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Mexico vs England for free
Mexico vs England is available to watch for free in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch Mexico vs England in the USA
American viewers can watch Mexico vs England on Fox and Telemundo (Spanish communication).
You can watch all World Cup games on Fox, FS1 and Telemundo, which are available on cord cutters such as YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (selected markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Mexico vs England Fox One (3-day free trial). Telemundo is available via Peacock likewise.
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How to watch Mexico vs England in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Mexico vs England free on BBC. Live coverage is on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (eg SE1 7PB).
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How to watch Mexico vs England in Australia
Mexico vs England will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game in the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch Mexico vs England in Canada
In Canada, TSN will broadcast Mexico vs England.
You can stream live via TSN+ streaming platform, which costs $80 per month or $80 per year.
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Mexico vs England: Match Information
When does Mexico vs England start?
Mexico vs England starts at 1.00am BST / 10.00am AEST Monday 6 July. It is at 8:00 PM ET Sunday, July 5 in the US.
What are the squads for Mexico vs England?
Mexico
Goalkeepers: Raul Rangel (Guadalajara), Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol), Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna).
Defenders: Jorge Sanchez (PAOK), Israel Reyes (Club America), Cesar Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow), Johan Vasquez (Genova), Jesus Gallardo (Toluca), Mateo Chavez (AZ).
Midfielders: Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Orbelin Pineda (AEK Athens), Alvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis), Roberto Alvarado, Brian Gutierrez, Luis Romo (Guadalajara), Edson Alvarez (West Ham), Obed Vargas (Atletico Madrid), Gilberto Mora (Tijuana), Luis Chavez (Dynamo).
Extenders: Cesar Huerta (Anderlecht), Alexis Vega (Toluca), Julian Quinones (Al-Qadsiah), Guillermo Martinez (UNAM), Armando Gonzalez (Guadalajara), Santiago Gimenez (AC Milan), Raul Jimenez (Fulham).
England
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), James Trafford (Manchester City).
Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur), John Stones (Manchester City).
Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa).
Extenders: Anthony Gordon (Barcelona), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).
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Scene |
Mexico |
England |
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Group phase |
Group A: 1st, 9 points |
Group L: 1st, 7 points |
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Last 32 |
Beat Ecuador (2-0) |
Beat DR Congo (2-1) |
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