England face Mexico in ‘proper World Cup match’ at Azteca Stadium for spot in quarter-finals

The round-of-16 clash in Mexico City kicks off at 01:00 BST on Monday (18:00 Sunday local time) with pubs and bars across the region planning to stay open until 05:00 after licensing laws were relaxed.

Playing on home soil in a venue that has become an almost impregnable fortress, El Tri will face England in the Round of 16 — in what is arguably the most important match in Mexican soccer history.

Minutes after England survived a World Cup scare against DR Congo to squeeze into the round of 16, the focus shifted to what’s next for the Three Lions.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is slowly creeping towards it's dramatic conclusion, with some huge matchups in the Last 16.