England vs Mexico World Cup Last-16: Kick-Off Time, TV Channel, Route to Final
England vs Mexico: World Cup Last-16 Kick-Off Time & Route

The first World Cup quarter-final is confirmed after Saturday's round of 16 matches. Hosts Canada were eliminated by Morocco, who reached the semi-finals four years ago. Morocco will now face favourites France, who beat Paraguay 1-0.

England vs Mexico: Kick-Off Time and TV Coverage

England will bid to seal their place in the last eight when they face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in the early hours of Monday morning. The game kicks off at 1am UK time and will be shown live on BBC Sport. That kick-off time is now confirmed after reports on Friday of the tie potentially being moved to an earlier slot amid the possibility of thunder and lightning.

England's Potential Route to the Final

The winners of England's tie with Mexico will play the winners of Brazil's match with Norway, which kicks off at 9pm tonight. That quarter-final will take place on Saturday with a 10pm kick-off UK time.

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Should England move into the semi-finals, they could meet Argentina. Lionel Messi's side face Egypt in the last-16, with the winners then playing either Colombia or Switzerland in the quarter-finals before a potential meeting with the Three Lions in the last four.

Other Knockout Stage Fixtures

On the other side of the draw, the winners of France vs Morocco will play a semi-final against one of Spain, Portugal, Belgium or the United States.

Remaining Last-16 Fixtures

  • Tonight, 9pm: Brazil vs Norway
  • Monday, 1am: Mexico vs England
  • Monday, 8pm: Spain vs Portugal
  • Tuesday, 1am: USA vs Belgium
  • Tuesday, 5pm: Argentina vs Egypt
  • Tuesday, 9pm: Switzerland vs Colombia

Quarter-Final Fixtures

  • Thursday, 9pm: France vs Morocco
  • Friday, 8pm: Portugal or Spain vs USA or Belgium
  • Saturday, 10pm: Mexico or England vs Brazil or Norway
  • Sunday, 2am: Argentina or Egypt vs Colombia or Switzerland

Semi-Finals and Final

The semi-finals will take place on Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15 at 8pm UK time. England would be in the latter tie should they progress that far. The World Cup final is on Sunday, July 19, kicking off at 8pm UK time.

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