This weekend, England faces the ultimate road game at this World Cup. Sunday’s round of 16 matchup against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium will present challenges above and beyond what the Three Lions have faced so far.

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.

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