Mexico - England: score, highlights and statistics

Mexico face England in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 6 July 2026, kicking off at 01:00 BST at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The tournament co-hosts arrive on the back of four consecutive World Cup wins without conceding a single goal, while England have scored 8 goals in 4 matches under Thomas Tuchel. Historically, England hold the upper hand: 6 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses across 9 all-time meetings.

Match Info: Mexico vs England

The Round of 16 fixture between Mexico and England takes place on 6 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 01:00 BST at the Estadio Azteca, Mexico City - one of the most storied venues in world football and the stage for what promises to be a landmark knockout clash.

Where to Watch Mexico vs England?

In England, the match is available to watch free of charge on BBC One, with Harry Kane and the Three Lions' World Cup campaign also streamable via BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport Web. Commentary is available on BBC Radio 5 Live and TalkSport Radio UK for those preferring the audio experience.

In Ireland, viewers can tune in to RTÉ2 on television or catch the action live on RTÉ Player online. BBC One UK and BBC Radio 5 Live are also available to Irish audiences, and TalkSport Radio UK provides additional English-language commentary coverage.

Elsewhere around the world, the clash between Mexico and England is broadcast on FOX and Telemundo in the United States, with streaming on Fubo TV, Peacock, and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo. Mexican audiences can watch on Azteca 7, Canal 5 Televisa, and TUDN, with online streaming through Azteca Deportes En Vivo, TUDN En Vivo, and VIX. In Australia, SBS TV carries the match on free-to-air television, complemented by SBS On Demand online.

Match between Mexico and England - Preview

Mexico and England meet at the Estadio Azteca in a Round of 16 tie that carries enormous weight for the home nation: El Tri have not reached a World Cup quarter-final since 1986, and the fortress of the Azteca - where Mexico are unbeaten in 10 World Cup matches - provides the backdrop for their most anticipated game in a generation.

Mexico enter this tie on the back of four straight World Cup victories, each achieved without conceding. Manager Javier Aguirre's 5-3-2 system has proven remarkably effective, relying on defensive compactness and rapid transitions. In the Round of 32, Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez combined to dismantle Ecuador 2-0 at their home ground, breaking a 40-year curse of World Cup knockout-round defeats. For Mexican fans, the Azteca is more than a venue - it is a fortress.

England, for their part, arrived in the last 16 after a nervy 2-1 comeback against DR Congo that exposed vulnerabilities Thomas Tuchel will need to address. Harry Kane was the saviour with two late goals and needs only one more strike to match Pelé's record of 12 World Cup goals - a tantalising subplot to an already loaded occasion. Tuchel's side has shown it can win ugly, but the Azteca crowd and a disciplined Mexico side will demand far more consistency.

Head-to-Head: Mexico vs England

England lead the all-time series convincingly with 6 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from 9 meetings - a goal difference of 22 scored to 4 conceded, reflecting decades of English dominance in this fixture. Their sole World Cup encounter, in the 1966 group stage, ended in a 2-0 win for England en route to their famous title.

Here is the complete list of all historical meetings between the two nations:

• 24 May 1959 - International Friendly - Mexico 2:1 England
• 10 May 1961 - International Friendly - England 8:0 Mexico
• 16 July 1966 - FIFA World Cup - England 2:0 Mexico
• 1 June 1969 - International Friendly - Mexico 0:0 England
• 9 June 1985 - City Tournament - Mexico 1:0 England
• 17 May 1986 - International Friendly - England 3:0 Mexico
• 29 March 1997 - International Friendly - England 2:0 Mexico
• 25 May 2001 - International Friendly - England 4:0 Mexico
• 24 May 2010 - International Friendly - England 3:1 Mexico

Mexico - Recent Form

Mexico have been the standout hosts of the 2026 World Cup, winning all 4 of their matches in the tournament without conceding a single goal and scoring 8 times - a record that places them among the most impressive sides left in the competition.

Their campaign opened with a controlled 2-0 win over South Africa, followed by a dominant 3-0 dismantling of Czechia on the road. A narrower 1-0 victory against South Korea demonstrated their ability to manage tight contests, before Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez delivered a barnstorming 2-0 win over Ecuador in the Round of 32. That result ended 40 years of anguish in World Cup knockout football for El Tri.

Before the tournament began, Mexico thrashed Serbia 5-1 in a warm-up friendly, sending a clear message about their attacking intent. Captain Edson Álvarez commands a disciplined midfield, while 40-year-old goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa - appearing at a record-equalling sixth World Cup - has been unbreachable throughout.

England - Recent Form

England have won 3 of their 4 World Cup matches in 2026, scoring 8 goals while conceding 3, but their performances have been inconsistent - moments of real quality punctuated by concerning defensive lapses.

The Three Lions began their campaign with a fine 4-2 win over Croatia, a result that suggested an England side capable of high-scoring football. A comfortable 2-0 victory over Panama followed, but the tournament's group stage ended on a flat note: a goalless draw against Ghana, in which England created chances but could not convert. The Round of 32 brought the tournament's most dramatic moment for Tuchel's side - trailing to DR Congo from the 7th minute, only for Kane's brace in the closing stages to salvage a 2-1 win.

In their most recent friendly before the tournament, England dismantled Costa Rica 3-0, rounding off a 5-match span of 4 wins and 1 draw, with 11 goals scored and just 3 conceded. Kane's clinical finishing remains England's greatest individual weapon heading into the Azteca.

Facts and Statistics

Mexico and England have a history stretching back to 1959, encompassing 9 meetings across friendlies, tournament football, and one iconic World Cup encounter - a rivalry defined far more by English dominance on the scoresheet than any sense of parity between the nations.

• England have won 6 of the 9 all-time meetings, scoring 22 goals to Mexico's 4.
• The only World Cup meeting between the two sides came in 1966, when England won 2-0 in the group stage on their way to lifting the trophy.
• England's 8-0 win in 1961 remains Mexico's largest ever defeat in international football history.
• Mexico are unbeaten in 10 World Cup matches played at the Estadio Azteca and have not reached a World Cup quarter-final since 1986.
• Harry Kane has now scored 13 FIFA World Cup goals, surpassing Pelé's tally of 12 and strengthening his place among the tournament's all-time leading scorers.