Much has been made of the co-hosts’ home record, but is it as fearsome as it seems?

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.

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…

England will have to battle not only Mexico's squad, but also Estadio Azteca’s formidable altitude challenges.