2026 FIFA World Cup: Round of 16: Mexico vs England (6 July)
England head to the Azteca to take on Mexico in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
The Three Lions will have to defeat Mexico in their home stadium if they want to progress to the quarterfinals in this year’s tournament.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
| Mexico | 9/4 |
| England | 3/2 |
| Draw (in 90 mins) | 9/4 |
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Head-to-Head
Mexico and England have faced each other once in the World Cup.
That meeting came all the way back in 1966, where the Three Lions would win the game 2-0. Bobby Charlton and Roger Hunt found the net as England continued their way to winning the World Cup.
Since then, the two nations have not met in a competitive match.
Key Stats
- Mexico have not conceded in the first half of World Cup games, in their last 15 matches.
- England’s defence has conceded in two of their four games at this year’s tournament.
- Mexico won all three of their group matches for the first time in their history.
- England’s Harry Kane has 13 career World Cup goals, meaning he now has more than Pele.
Mexico Team News
Mexico remains in high spirits and will have a full squad available to them when England come to Mexico City.
Possible Lineup
Raul Rangel (GK), Jesus Gallardo, Johan Vasquez, Cesar Montes, Jorge Sanchez, Luis Romo, Erik Lira, Gilberto Mora, Julian Quinones, Raul Jimenez, Roberto Alvarez
England Team News
Unlike Mexico, England do have some injury woes. Thomas Tuchel’s team will likely be without two players as Reece James and Jarell Quansah nurse injuries.
Possible Lineup
Jordan Pickford (GK), Djed Spence, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane
Mexico vs England Picks
Mexico are in the form of their lives, but England will be the biggest test yet. The team know they will have home advantage and a crowd behind them, but they will have to put on a show to get past a nation with so much quality.
England have not inspired yet this summer but have got the job done. Thomas Tuchel’s men know they must step up and show out if they want to stay in North America any longer.
I’m taking England here, after extra time.
Other markets include Harry Kane to score, Raul Jimenez to have two or more shots on target and Jude Bellingham to get two or more assists.
