The sound of lightning could be heard in the distance as the backdrop of Mexico City would turn into a dark, constantly evolving cloud of grey and blue. Animosity amongst both Mexican and English fans thickened inside the majestic Azteca stadium as a much-anticipated atmosphere between El Tri and the Three Lions continued to build….
England is through to the quarterfinals after a 3-2 win over Mexico in what was likely the hardest-fought game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup thus far. After dealing with a wave of Mexican chances in the first 30 minutes, England responded with two goals against the run of play from Jude Bellingham, and the…
Sixteen years after his final match with the England men’s national team, Peter Crouch led the England fans into battle against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium, and he was celebrating with the Three Lions’ stars after a famous win. During the rainy moments ahead of Sunday’s match, Crouch hyped up the England fans by leading…
Harry Kane put it all on the line in England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico on Sunday, including his voice. When England’s star forward spoke after the match, Kane’s voice was clearly hoarse as he struggled to articulate his thoughts on the victory. “My voice is gone,” Kane said with a laugh when he answered the…
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night. In the same stadium where England fell victim to Diego Maradona’s Hand of God goal in…
England is through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after going down to 10 men and holding on for a 3-2 win against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium on Sunday. England got off to a dream start with two goals in two minutes from star midfielder Jude Bellingham in the first half that canceled…
Jude Bellingham finally had his signature moment at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring two goals in two minutes against Mexico in their round of 16 match at Mexico City Stadium on Sunday. Bellingham’s first goal came in the 36th minute on a cross from Bukayo Saka that he ran onto well and put his…
The World Cup produces joy for many nations and their fanbases, but for round of 16 opponents England and Mexico, their tournament history is mostly defined by heartbreak. England’s history in the competition is filled with missed opportunities and controversial decisions that led to early exists, while Mexico’s history is filled with moments of coming…
Mexico and England meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. ET from Mexico City Stadium. Mexico have won all four of their matches at this tournament, scoring eight goals while keeping a perfect defensive record through the group stage and their Round of…
Former England striker Stan Collymore has heavily criticised FIFA for allowing World Cup co-hosts Mexico to play at the high-altitude Estadio Azteca. However, midfielder Declan Rice insists the squad remain completely unfazed by the hostile conditions ahead of their round-of-16 tie. Host venue sparking controversy The physical demands of playing at the Estadio Azteca have…
