England vs Mexico World Cup 2026: TV channel, stream, kick-off time
England vs Mexico: TV channel, stream, kick-off time

England take on World Cup co-hosts Mexico in the last 16 on Monday morning, with a quarter-final spot at stake. The match kicks off at 1am BST on Monday, July 6 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. For viewers in the United States, kick-off is at 8pm ET on Sunday, July 5.

TV channel and live stream

The match is being shown live and exclusively free-to-air on BBC One. Pre-match coverage begins at midnight UK time, giving fans a full hour of build-up. The game can be streamed via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. In the US, the fixture airs on Fox and Telemundo, with streaming options including Fubo, Peacock, Sling, YouTube TV, and the Fox Sports app.

Radio coverage

Audio commentary is available on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT. Fans can listen via digital radio or stream live through the BBC Sounds and talkSPORT apps.

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Team news

England are without Tino Livramento (calf) for the rest of the tournament, while Jarell Quansah is out with an ankle problem. Declan Rice is a serious doubt due to a hamstring nerve issue, and Reece James is hopeful of returning from his own hamstring complaint. Mexico have won all four tournament matches without conceding a goal. Key threats include Julian Quinones (three goals, one assist) and Santiago Gimenez.

Head-to-head record

England have won their last four meetings with Mexico between 1986 and 2010. Their only previous World Cup encounter was in 1966, when England won 2-0 en route to lifting the trophy.

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