England face the daunting prospect of ending Mexico’s 13-year unbeaten run at the Azteca Stadium in what promises to be a compelling World Cup 2026 last-16 clash.Thomas Tuchel’s team, who are yet to hit the heights expected of them pre-tournament, must deal with a passionate home crowd and the complications of performing at altitude.And as the co-hosts ride the crest of a wave with four wins in a row sending Mexico City wild, Javier Aguirre’s side will be relishing the chance of an upset in one of the game’s great theatres in what was anticipated to be the early hours of Monday morning BST but may yet me moved to an earlier time owing to weather concerns.Mike Jones5 July 2026 08:55Mexico authorities announce police action for World Cup showdown against England after tragic incidentMexican authorities have announced that 17,000 police officers will be deployed on the streets of Mexico City on Sunday for Mexico’s blockbuster World Cup 2026 clash against England.Arguably the biggest game in the history of Mexican football, the co-hosts are aiming to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup for just the third time. The game is set to kick-off at 6pm local time (1pm BST) as originally planned.Kieran Jackson5 July 2026 08:36Good morning!Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of today’s crucial last-16 clash between Mexico and England. I say today but in reality the match begins at 1am on Monday morning for those watching in the UK with fans expected to stay up through the night to discover if Thomas Tuchel and co. can reach the quarter-finals. England have arrived in Mexico under a blanket of added security with disruption expected from Mexican fans but their preparations are ongoing ahead of a highly anticipated clash at the Azteca Stadium. We’ll have all the updates and team news throughout the day so stick around as we build up to kick off. Mike Jones5 July 2026 08:24