liveUpdated 3m agoFollow live updates as co-hosts Mexico face England in a mouthwatering last-16 tie at Estadio Azteca.The Athletic Live TeamJuly 5, 2026 at 12:10 PM EDTEngland coach Thomas Tuchel inspects the Estadio Azteca. GettyMexico vs England — LatestCo-hosts Mexico are taking on England in Mexico City for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.Can Thomas Tuchel’s England overcome Mexico’s home advantage and the challenge of playing at altitude, to reach the last eight?Kick-off: 8pm ET, 1am BSTWatch: Fox, Fubo (try for free)Join the discussion or email your thoughts: live@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic There is no better time to be a subscriber to The Athletic for all the sporting insight, analysis and live coverage you need during the World Cup and beyond.As well as the ongoing tournament in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, you can get your soccer fix with us for the rest of the year with our Champions League and Premier League coverage, as well as Europe’s top leagues.Meanwhile, the Formula 1 season is in full swing plus we have golf, tennis and more on the cards with Wimbledon also underway.Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here.How to watch Mexico vs England Getty ImagesAs well as sticking with us for all of the action, analysis and insight from The Athletic’s experts, here is where you can watch today’s match.U.S.: Fox, Fubo (try for free)UK: BBC OneWhat time is kick-off? Getty ImagesIt has been the subject of some uncertainty in the build-up, with FIFA considering moving the game forward on safety grounds.But eventually that debate ended with the original kick-off time still in place, so the action will start at 8pm ET.That is 5pm PT, 6pm in Mexico City and 1am BST for those of you supporting England back in the UK.Welcome to our coverage of Mexico vs England Getty ImagesHello and welcome to our continuing coverage of the 2026 World Cup — and what a game we have in store here.Today continues with co-hosts Mexico taking on England at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.Thomas Tuchel’s England are among the tournament favourites but Mexico’s record in their nation’s capital is formidable. Factor in the challenge of playing at altitude, and England face a huge obstacle today.Can they overcome it? Stick with us at The Athletic for all the build-up, match coverage and insight.