One of the biggest matches of the World Cup thus far is closing out the holiday weekend.
Live from the iconic Estadio Azteca, home team Mexico will take on England with a spot in the quarterfinals on the line. It will be an adjustment for the English team to play in Mexico City because of the city’s high altitude.
Mexico got here by winning Group A with superb goaltending and strong offense to back it up. El Tri remain the only team in the World Cup to not allow a single goal, including in their first knockout match against Ecuador.
England also won their group to advance into the Round of 32, but it took a shocking comeback to get into the Round of 16. The Three Lions’ opponent, Congo DR, took an early lead in the July 1 match, but England’s captain Harry Kane scored two unanswered goals in the 75th and 86th minutes to secure the victory and bring his tournament goal total up to five.
Mexico vs. England: what to know
- What: FIFA World Cup 2026, Round of 16
- When: July 5, 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Estadio Azteca (Mexico City, Mexico)
- Channel: FOX (English); Telemundo (Spanish)
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
FIFA declined to move the start time of today’s match despite to some forecasted bad weather in the area, but the weather may still cause delays.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Mexico vs. England Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup.
Mexico vs. England match time
Today’s (July 5) Mexico vs. England Round of 16 match is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch Mexico vs. England for free
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Mexico World Cup results
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| South Africa (World Cup – Group A) | Mexico 2, South Africa 0 |
| South Korea (World Cup – Group A) | Mexico 1, South Korea 0 |
| Czechia (World Cup – Group A) | Mexico 3, Czechia 0 |
| Ecuador (World Cup – Round of 32) | Mexico 2, Ecuador 0 |
England World Cup results
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Croatia (World Cup – Group L) | England 4, Croatia 2 |
| Ghana (World Cup – Group L) | 0-0 draw |
| Panama (World Cup – Group L) | England 2, Panama 0 |
| Congo DR (World Cup – Round of 32) | England 2, Congo DR 1 |
Mexico World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- Raúl Rangel
- Carlos Acevedo
- Guillermo Ochoa
Defenders:
- Jorge Sánchez
- César Montes
- Johan Vásquez
- Israel Reyes
- Mateo Chávez
- Jesús Gallardo
Midfielders:
- Edson Álvarez (captain)
- Erik Lra
- Luis Romo
- Álvaro Fidalgo
- Orbelín Pineda
- Obed Vargas
- Gilberto Mora
- César Huerta
- Luis Chávez
- Brian Gutiérrez
Forwards:
- Raúl Jiménez
- Alexis Vega
- Santiago Gimenez
- Armando González
- Julián Quiñones
- Guillermo Martínez
- Roberto Alvarado
England World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- Jordan Pickford
- Dean Henderson
- James Trafford
Defenders:
- Ezri Konsa
- Nico O’Reilly
- John Stones
- Marc Guéhi
- Tino Livramento
- Dan Burn
- Reece James
- Djed Spence
- Jarell Quansah
Midfielders:
- Declan Rice
- Elliot Anderson
- Jude Bellingham
- Jordan Henderson
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Morgan Rogers
- Eberechi Eze
Forwards:
- Bukayo Saka
- Harry Kane (captain)
- Marcus Rashford
- Anthony Gordon
- Ollie Watkins
- Noni Madueke
- Ivan Tony
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