MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has spent 40 years chasing a return to the World Cup quarterfinals. On Sunday, its best chance in a generation arrives. Playing on home soil in a venue that has become an almost impregnable fortress, El Tri will face England in the Round of 16 — in what is arguably the most important match in Mexican football history.Mexico boasts an incredible record in official matches at Estadio Azteca.

Now we are facing the co-hosts in the last 16, many have simply made peace with the idea that this is where our World Cup ends. Oh well. We tried.

England will face World Cup co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the round of 16 on Monday, when they'll have to overcome playing at 2,240 metres above sea level