This will be one of England’s most challenging matches. And not just because they are facing the joint hosts Mexico in the iconic Azteca Stadium.
It has taken months of planning, a year’s worth of preparation and now, finally, England face Mexico in the last 16 tie of the World Cup.
England have known since the draw was made in Washington there was a string possibility they could face Mexico in Mexico City in the last 16.
The draw mapped it out that if England won their Group then that was the path facing Thomas Tuchel’s men in this World Cup. So, here are the challenges - and what England have done in preparation in line with FIFA protocol.
