Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland are preparing for their World Cup match against co-hosts Mexico, facing challenges including high altitude and an anticipated hostile reception at Estadio Azteca. Before then, Carlo Ancelotti and Brazil will face their sternest test yet when meeting Norway in New Jersey on Sunday evening. The game kicks off at 9pm BST (4pm ET).England will then play Mexico with kick-off scheduled for 1am Monday (8pm ET). Should they progress, England could potentially face Brazil in the quarter-finals.FIFA initially considered moving the kick-off time forward by six hours due to potential stormy weather, but later reversed the decision. A risk of further match delays remains due to thunderstorms and lightning.From the quarter-finals onwards, the US will host all of the remaining matches, with the final in New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.In fullWorld Cup 2026: Last-16 fixtures, results and full tournament bracketMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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England have a difficult task ahead of them at the World Cup 2026 should they defeat Mexico

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Everything you need to know ahead of the round of 16 tie

Fifa is considering moving the World Cup round of 16 match at the Estadio Azteca stadium over severe weather being forcasted

FIFA are moving England's World Cup last 16 clash with Mexico seven hours earlier due to the threat of thunderstorms and flooding in Mexico City, leaving the FA deeply concerned…

Mexico's last-32 match against Ecuador earlier this week was delayed due to rain.

NEW YORK, July 3 : FIFA will keep the scheduled kickoff time for Sunday’s World Cup last-16 match between Mexico and England, despite earlier concerns that severe weather could…

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World Cup 2026 co-hosts set to provide boisterous welcome for England ahead of Sunday’s last-16 match

England are set to face Mexico at 1am (BST) on Monday morning despite suggestions that the kick-off time would be brought forward six hours due to adverse weather

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The action in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 continues on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Five-time champions Brazil face a resurgent Norway, powered by Erling Haaland. Later, co-hosts…

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Watch England take on Mexico in Mexico City while real-life Viking Erling Haaland faces his toughest test yet in Team Brazil.

England face Mexico in a highly anticipated World Cup last-16 match at Estadio Azteca. Can the Three Lions overcome altitude and a strong Mexico side?

England's encounter with Mexico has been one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament, with the Three Lions returning to the Azteca 40 years after their iconic 'Hand of…

England face Mexico in a World Cup blockbuster at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday while Erling Haaland and Norway bid to ambush Brazil as the battle for quarter-final places heats

World Cup 2026 co-hosts set to provide boisterous welcome for England ahead of Sunday’s last-16 match