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- Competition: World Cup
- Date: 6th July 2026
- Kick-off: 01:00 UK / 02:00 CEST
- Venue: Estadio Banorte
Mexico national football team and England national football team meet on Monday in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match. England, coached by Thomas Tuchel, arrive with strong attacking form and a 9-4 advantage in the head-to-head record. Mexico, led by Javier Aguirre, have built their run on a solid defense and four consecutive clean sheets in the tournament. The outcome will likely depend on whether England can break through Mexico’s defensive setup.
Mexico vs England Head to Head (H2H) stats
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England
3 : 1
Mexico
Friendly International
England national football team have the historical edge in this fixture, with six wins from nine senior meetings against Mexico national football team. Mexico’s notable wins came at home in 1959 and 1985. The most recent meeting was in May 2010, when England won 3-1.
Mexico team overview
Mexico prepares for this one on the back of a sensational, defensive-minded tournament run.
El Tri carries major momentum into this knockout clash, as the co-hosts have strung together a flawless four-match winning streak during the competition, culminating in a dominant 2-0 win over Ecuador.
Javier Aguirre's men are proving incredibly difficult to break down, having remarkably kept four consecutive clean sheets so far.
Up front, veteran striker Raúl Jiménez remains their main man, having stepped up to lead the attack with two vital goals across the tournament.
However, the squad must adapt to a noticeable absentee, as midfielder Marcel Ruiz was completely ruled out of the entire World Cup following a devastating torn ACL injury suffered ahead of the summer.
Last matches of Mexico
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Mexico
2 : 0
Ecuador
World Cup
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Czech Republic
0 : 3
Mexico
World Cup
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Mexico
1 : 0
Korea Republic
World Cup
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Mexico
2 : 0
South Africa
World Cup
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Mexico
5 : 1
Serbia
Friendly International
Mexico lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Luis Malagón
Defenders
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2
Jorge Sánchez
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3
César Montes
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5
Johan Vásquez
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6
Gerardo Arteaga
Midfielders
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4
Edson Álvarez
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14
Luis Chávez
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15
Uriel Antuna
Forwards
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17
Orbelín Pineda
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22
Hirving Lozano
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9
Raúl Jiménez
England team overview
England prepares for this one on the back of a hard-fought knockout comeback.
The Three Lions carry serious momentum into this high-stakes fixture, extending their impressive undefeated run in this tournament with a thrilling 2-1 victory over DR Congo.
Thomas Tuchel's men showed immense resilience after conceding early, eventually dominating the second half to secure their passage.
Up front, elite captain Harry Kane continues to be their primary main man, leading by example after firing a crucial double to bring his total goal contribution to five vital strikes across the tournament. However, the squad faces a noticeable absentee on the right side of defense, as star full-back Reece James remains completely sidelined due to a hamstring injury sustained following the group match against Ghana.
Last matches of England
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England
2 : 1
Congo DR
World Cup
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Panama
0 : 2
England
World Cup
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England
0 : 0
Ghana
World Cup
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England
4 : 2
Croatia
World Cup
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England
3 : 0
Costa Rica
Friendly International
England lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Jordan Pickford
Defenders
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3
Nico O'Reilly
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5
John Stones
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6
Marc Guéhi
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2
Ezri Konsa
Midfielders
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15
Declan Rice
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10
Jude Bellingham
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8
Elliot Anderson
Forwards
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10
Anthony Gordon
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7
Bukayo Saka
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9
Harry Kane
Prediction
England national football team are likely to have a narrow advantage over Mexico national football team in what should be a tight, tactical match, with a possible 2-0 scoreline.
England have been in strong recent form, winning five of their last six games, and also have a recent head-to-head edge in this matchup. Mexico’s strength is their defensive organization, having kept several clean sheets in the tournament.
If England control possession and create chances efficiently, they should be able to break through, but Mexico’s defensive structure could keep the game close for long periods.
Three reasons we expect England to win this tie
- England have won seven of their last 10 meetings with American teams.
- The Tree Lions won each of the last four meetings between the two nations.
- England have won five of their last six matches.
Main prediction Mexico - England
England to win
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