Everything You Need to Know for England vs. Mexico in Mexico City
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On paper, it’s one of the most intriguing matchups of the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.
In reality, it may feel more like a road game than a neutral-site knockout match.
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England travels to Mexico City to face co-host Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium, where a hostile crowd, high altitude and the emotion of a home World Cup create one of the toughest environments remaining in the tournament. England, however, believes it has the talent to overcome all of it.
Match Information
Match: England vs. Mexico
Competition: FIFA World Cup Round of 16
Date: Sunday, July 5
Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET (6 p.m. local)
Venue: Azteca Stadium (officially Mexico City Stadium during the tournament), Mexico City
TV (U.S.): FOX
Streaming: FOX Sports, FOX One, Tubi
Radio: SiriusXM FC
FIFA considered moving kickoff because of the threat of thunderstorms, but ultimately elected to keep the match in its original evening window.
Weather
The forecast calls for warm temperatures with scattered thunderstorms possible during the evening. Lightning remains the biggest concern, and FIFA officials will monitor conditions closely, but the match is expected to begin as scheduled.
The Atmosphere
Few venues in world football compare to the Azteca.
More than 80,000 Mexican supporters are expected to create an intimidating atmosphere, while Mexico City’s elevation of roughly 2,240 meters (7,350 feet) presents another challenge for England. England even adjusted its travel schedule to arrive earlier than usual in hopes of better acclimating to the altitude.
The environment has become one of the biggest storylines entering the match. England was greeted by hundreds of passionate Mexico supporters outside its team hotel, offering an early glimpse of what awaits Sunday night.
FIFA Rankings
- England: No. 4
- Mexico: No. 17
Road to the Round of 16
England
- Advanced after defeating DR Congo 2-1 in the Round of 32.
- Thomas Tuchel’s side has looked organized defensively while creating chances through its talented attacking core.
Mexico
- Advanced by defeating Ecuador 2-0 in front of a packed Azteca crowd.
- El Tri has ridden outstanding defensive play and tremendous home support throughout the tournament.
Betting Odds
90-minute moneyline (consensus)
- England: -115
- Draw: +250
- Mexico: +330
To Advance
- England: -200
- Mexico: +165
Over/Under
- 2.5 goals.
Players to Watch
England
- Harry Kane
- Jude Bellingham
- Bukayo Saka
- Declan Rice
Mexico
- Raúl Jiménez
- Santiago Giménez
- Edson Álvarez
- Julián Quiñones
Prediction
All week, I leaned toward Mexico.
The atmosphere is impossible to ignore. Playing at the Azteca in a World Cup feels a bit like facing LSU at Tiger Stadium or Penn State’s White Out at Beaver Stadium on a Saturday night. The altitude, the noise and the emotion give Mexico a very real advantage that statistics alone can’t measure.
But sometimes the best betting angle is fading the obvious public narrative.
Everyone is talking about Mexico’s crowd. Everyone is talking about the altitude. Everyone is talking about how impossible this environment will be for England.
In the immortal words of Lee Corso: “Not so fast, my friend.”
England is simply the better football team.
The Three Lions have more depth, more match winners and more players capable of changing a knockout game with one moment of brilliance. Mexico will feed off its home crowd and make life uncomfortable for 90 minutes, but England’s quality should eventually shine through.
Prediction: England 2, Mexico 1 (after extra time).
Harry Kane opens the scoring before Raúl Jiménez equalizes in front of a roaring Azteca crowd. With penalties looming, Jude Bellingham creates one final chance in extra time, and England buries the winner to silence one of the loudest stadiums in world football and punch its ticket to the World Cup quarterfinals.
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