England vs Mexico World Cup 2026: UK kick-off time and TV coverage
England vs Mexico World Cup 2026: UK kick-off time and TV

England take on Mexico in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake. The match is scheduled for 1am UK time on Monday morning at the Mexico City Stadium, located 2,240 metres above sea level. Despite speculation that the kick-off could be moved to 7pm on Sunday due to storm threats, the fixture will proceed as planned.

How to watch England vs Mexico on UK television

The match will be broadcast live and free-to-air on BBC One. Pre-match build-up begins at midnight. Fans can also stream the match via BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website, with 4K Ultra HD available on compatible devices.

International broadcast and radio coverage

In the United States, the match airs on Fox and FS1, with streaming on Fubo and YouTube TV. UK radio listeners can tune into BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT for live commentary.

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According to the BBC, the high altitude of Mexico City could pose a significant challenge for Thomas Tuchel's squad.

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