Mexico vs England live today World Cup

México will face England in one of the most anticipated matchups of the World Cup 2026 Round of 16, seeking to advance to the quarter-finals for the first time in 40 years. The match is set for this Sunday, July 5, at the Estadio Ciudad de México.

The Mexican team, led by Javier Aguirre, arrives on a strong note after a convincing 2-0 win over Ecuador in the round of 16. This victory marked their fourth consecutive clean sheet in the tournament. The Mexican defense, anchored by Raúl Rangel and featuring the central pair of César Montes and Johan Vásquez, will be a key factor against an English attack known for its potency.

The match is scheduled for 18:00 local time. It will be the final World Cup 2026 game played in Mexico City. The winner will face the Brazil vs. Norway victor on July 11.

In Mexico, the game will be broadcast on multiple channels, including Canal de las Estrellas, Canal 5, Canal Nu9ve, Canal 7, TUDN, and ViXT. Viewers can also follow the coverage on El Financiero.

México is expected to field a similar lineup to the one that started against Ecuador. The probable eleven includes Raúl Rangel in goal, Jorge Sánchez, Montes, and Vásquez in defense, and the attacking trio of Julián Quiñones, Roberto Alvarado, and Raúl Jiménez up front. The 17-year-old Gilberto Mora, who impressed with his vision of play against Ecuador, is also likely to start.

England, coached by Thomas Tuchel, is projected to start with Harry Kane as the focal point of the attack. He will be supported in midfield by Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice. The team’s attacking strategy could also feature Noni Madueke and Marcus Rashford as wingers to create imbalance on the flanks.

England arrives to the match against Mexico after suffering in the round of 16 against the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

For Mexico, the context of the match carries significant historical weight. The team has not reached the quarter-finals since the 1986 World Cup, where they were eliminated by Germany on penalties. Since then, they have been knocked out in the round of 16 in seven consecutive tournaments.

The potential challenge of playing at altitude in Mexico City presents a potential obstacle for England. Their path to the title now involves dealing with both the high-altitude conditions and a Mexican side that has shown remarkable defensive solidity and a potent offense throughout the tournament.