World Cup 2026: England to Face Mexico in Round of 16 Clash at 1 a.m. on Monday

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England will continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a challenging Round of 16 encounter against co-hosts Mexico, with kick-off scheduled for 1:00 a.m. (BST) on Monday, July 6. The match will be played at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City following England's dramatic comeback victory over DR Congo.

 

 

Thomas Tuchel's side booked their place in the Round of 16 after Harry Kane scored twice to inspire a 2-1 comeback win over DR Congo. England will now face a stern test against a confident Mexico team that progressed after defeating Ecuador.

The winner of the tie will advance to the quarter-finals, where an even tougher challenge could await as the tournament enters its decisive stages.

Playing in front of home supporters, Mexico will hope to use familiar conditions and the atmosphere at the Estadio Azteca to their advantage. The hosts have impressed throughout the tournament and will be aiming to continue their World Cup journey with another strong performance.

England, meanwhile, will rely on the experience of captain Harry Kane and a talented squad as they pursue a place among the tournament's final eight.

The late kick-off means England supporters will have to stay up into the early hours of Monday to watch the match, adding to the excitement surrounding one of the standout fixtures of the Round of 16.

With a place in the quarter-finals at stake, both teams are expected to produce a fiercely contested encounter in one of the most anticipated matches of the knockout stage.