England face Mexico in a high-profile World Cup 2026 round-of-16 showdown at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The match kicks off at 1am BST (6pm local time) on Sunday, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.
Match Preview
The Three Lions face a daunting challenge against the tournament co-hosts, who have lost only two of 89 competitive matches at the Estadio Azteca over the past 60 years. England advanced after Harry Kane's late heroics secured a win over DR Congo in the last 32, having topped Group L with wins against Croatia and Panama and a draw with Ghana.
Mexico, backed by a passionate home crowd, are confident of securing their first win over England since 1985. They topped Group A with three wins and then defeated Ecuador 2-0 in the round of 32, their first knockout win at a World Cup since 1986. They have yet to concede a goal in the tournament, scoring eight.
Kick-off Time and Weather Concerns
Fears over thunderstorms and heavy rain led to discussions about moving the kick-off to 7pm BST, but the match will remain at 1am BST (6pm local time) as originally scheduled. The winner will face either Brazil or Norway in the quarter-finals in Miami on July 11.
How to Watch England vs Mexico
TV channel: The match will be broadcast live on BBC One, with coverage starting at midnight BST. Former England internationals Wayne Rooney, Micah Richards, and Joe Hart provide punditry, with Alan Shearer on co-commentary alongside Guy Mowbray. Kelly Cates hosts.
Live stream: The match is available to watch live online via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
Live blog: Standard Sport will provide a live blog with expert insight from England correspondent Dom Smith at the Estadio Azteca.
