Thomas Tuchel’s England head to Mexico City’s Azteca for a World Cup last-16 showdown, confronting altitude, fierce home support and a daunting record.

England's World Cup pathway becomes slightly clearer this evening when Mexico and Ecuador - the Three Lions' potential last-16 opponents - face off in the round of 32.

The round of 32 clash with DR Congo proved to be far more problematic than hoped.

England will face Mexico in the round of 16

England snatched a late 2-1 win over DR Congo to reach the World Cup last-16 against Mexico. Who should start for Thomas Tuchel?

England will head to the Estadio Azteca to face Mexico in the Round of 16 of the World Cup following their 2-1 victory over DR Congo in Atlanta

World Cup 2026 Mexico face England in the round of 16 at a fortress Azteca, chasing a first World Cup quarter-final since 1986 against the Three Lions.

England supporters are looking forward to the 'cauldron' of Mexico City after Harry Kane's two goals fuelled a dramatic comeback against DR Congo to book their place in the next…

How much of an altitude advantage will the co-hosts have? And what can Thomas Tuchel's side do to counter it?

For the first time in this edition, England will cross the border from the United States into Mexico to take on an in-form team in front of its home supporters. | Football News

EXCLUSIVE: England are into the World Cup round of 16, where they will face co-hosts Mexico and face a hostile reception from their fervent supporters in Mexico City

The unconvincing win has emboldened the view in Mexico that their national team can beat England and advance to the quarter-finals, as they did when hosting the World Cup in 1970…

Join our writers for the latest news and reaction on day 22 of the tournament after England set up a last-16 clash with Mexico

England’s captain inspired a DR Congo comeback to book a blockbuster last 16 tie in Mexico City with a unique and daunting test for Thomas Tuchel’s side

England are into the last-16 and somehow still look like they've never played together

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Their opponents will be in their element at 2,240 metres above sea level in Mexico City, but what does it mean for England and how much greater is the risk of their hopes of glory…

Thomas Tuchel must throw caution to the wind if they are to win the World Cup

England defender Ezri Konsa insists the Three Lions are capable of overcoming the odds and the various hurdles - not least the altitude - that stand in their way against Mexico in…

England face Mexico in the daunting Azteca Stadium in their last 16 showdown at the World Cup, with Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel worried about the role altitude will play at a…