England will lock horns with Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in a highly anticipated clash set to take place at the historic Estadio Azteca.
The co-hosts comfortably cruised past Ecuador with a 2-0 victory in the Round of 32, marking Mexico’s first-ever knockout stage win in World Cup history. On the other hand, England narrowly escaped an early exit; after trailing 1-0 against DR Congo, a dramatic late brace from Harry Kane in the final 15 minutes restored order for the Three Lions.
England vs Mexico: Match Date and Kickoff Time
The blockbuster Round of 16 match between England and Mexico will take place on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the Estadio Azteca.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 3:00 AM Mecca Time (AST), which means for viewers in the Middle East, the game will broadcast on Sunday night.
Head-to-Head Record: England vs Mexico
Historically, facing Mexico brings back fond memories for the Three Lions. Their only previous World Cup encounter was during the group stage of the 1966 edition, where England won 2-0 before going on to lift their first and only World Cup trophy.
In total, the two nations have faced each other 9 times across all competitions. Aside from the 1966 World Cup clash, all other meetings were international friendlies:
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England Wins: 6
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Draws: 1
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Mexico Wins: 2
Historical Note: Mexico’s last victory over England dates back to 1985. Since then, El Tri has failed to taste victory against the English side. The last time these two teams met was in a 2010 friendly, where England secured a 3-1 win.
