Co-hosts Mexico aim to leave home soil with a bang as they take on Harry Kane’s England in their final game at the iconic Azteca Stadium, the scene of Maradona’s infamous handball 40 years ago, with a place in the World Cup quarter-finals up for grabs. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute match commentary.
Thomas Tuchel’s stuttering England are an ideal target for the co-hosts as they seek a prestigious World Cup win in their final game at the Azteca, the scene of the infamous Maradona handball that still haunts the Three Lions decades later. Their journey back to the Mexico City has been far from smooth, with a thrilling opening defeat of Croatia followed by a draw against Ghana, a battling win over Panama, and an almighty scare against DR Congo in the round of 32. Read moreWorld Cup 2026: All the fixtures Mexico, by contrast, are brimming with confidence after winning their first four World Cup matches without conceding a goal – a feat previously achieved only by Brazil in 1986 and Italy in 1990.
