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Mexico vs England Tickets | World Cup Round of 16
Mexico take on England in the Round of 16 at Mexico City Stadium on the evening of 5 July, with kick-off at 1 am BST — in the early hours of Monday 6 July for fans in the UK. The co-hosts return to their fortress, the iconic Estadio Azteca, where they are unbeaten in ten World Cup matches, to face one of the tournament favourites. It is a heavyweight clash of home advantage and star power, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.
Mexico stormed past Ecuador 2–0 to reach the last 16 and end a 40-year wait for a knockout win on home soil, while England, as Group L winners, came through their Round of 32 tie with DR Congo. Roared on by a passionate home crowd and helped by the altitude of Mexico City, El Tri will fancy their chances against Thomas Tuchel's talented Three Lions in one of the most atmospheric venues in world football.
How to Buy Tickets for Mexico vs England
Demand for World Cup fixtures will be high, and tickets are expected to move quickly once allocations open. In fact, our customer service team regularly hear from fans who want to know: How can I book World Cup tickets? And it can be tricky. Let's walk you through all the steps so you can start thinking about booking your flights across the Atlantic. And if your team goes all the way, you could be there for the World Cup final.
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Mexico vs England Preview & Predictions
Mexico have been superb so far. Javier Aguirre's well-organised side won all three group games without conceding, then beat Ecuador 2–0 at the Azteca to reach the last 16 and record their first World Cup knockout win since 1986. In Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez they have an in-form attacking duo, and 17-year-old Gilberto Mora has been a revelation in midfield.
England arrive as one of the favourites for the title. Thomas Tuchel's side topped Group L and came through their Round of 32 tie with DR Congo, and boast an enviable depth of talent, from captain Harry Kane to Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden. On paper, they have the quality to go all the way, and will expect to reach the quarter-finals.
It is a fascinating clash. England have the greater individual quality and strength in depth, but Mexico have the Azteca, a fervent home crowd and the challenge of altitude on their side. If El Tri can harness the occasion and frustrate England, they have the attacking threat to cause an upset — though the Three Lions will start as favourites.
Key Players to Watch
Mexico's threat is led by the in-form Julián Quiñones, whose goals and creativity have lit up the tournament, and the experienced Raúl Jiménez up front. Teenager Gilberto Mora has been outstanding in midfield alongside Erik Lira, captain Edson Álvarez provides steel, and the Azteca crowd acts as a genuine twelfth man.
England are packed with match-winners, starting with captain and record scorer Harry Kane. Jude Bellingham drives the side from midfield, Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden offer creativity and goals out wide, Declan Rice anchors the middle, and the depth of Tuchel's squad means quality options right across the pitch.
Mexico City Stadium – Match Venue
Mexico City Stadium, the iconic Estadio Azteca, will host this Round of 16 tie on 5 July. One of the most famous stadiums in the world, it is the only ground to have hosted two World Cup finals, in 1970 and 1986, and remains the spiritual home of Mexican football. Holding around 83,000, it sits at over 2,200 metres above sea level, an altitude that can trouble visiting teams.
The Azteca is renowned for its cauldron-like atmosphere, and with Mexico unbeaten there in ten World Cup matches, it is a daunting place to visit. Packed with passionate home fans, and with the co-hosts chasing a place in the quarter-finals, it should produce one of the great occasions of the tournament.
How to Get to Mexico City Stadium for This Match
Mexico City Stadium sits in the south of the city, in the Coyoacán area. The Tren Ligero (light rail) runs to the Estadio Azteca station right by the ground, connecting to the wider Metro network, and is a popular way to reach the stadium, though it gets extremely busy on match days. Taxis and ride-shares are also widely used. Mexico City International Airport is around 20 km to the north-east.
Traffic around the Azteca is notoriously heavy on match days, so allowing plenty of extra time is essential, and public transport is often quicker than driving. As ever, plan your return journey in advance and leave time for security checks — and bear in mind the altitude if you're not used to it.
Mexico City Fan Guide for Match Day
Mexico City is a vast, vibrant capital with an incredible amount to offer, from the historic centre and the Zócalo to the museums of Chapultepec, the canals of Xochimilco and the bohemian streets of Coyoacán near the stadium. The food scene is world-famous, and match day promises tacos, atmosphere and colour in abundance.
Expect an electric, passionate build-up, with a sea of green engulfing the Azteca and England's travelling fans adding to the noise. With one of the world's great cities to explore and the co-hosts in action at their spiritual home, it's well worth arriving early and soaking up a truly special occasion.
Road to the Round of 16: Mexico & England
The two teams reached the last 16 in contrasting fashion. Mexico continued their excellent tournament, following three group-stage wins without conceding by beating Ecuador 2–0 at the Azteca, Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez on target, to record a first World Cup knockout victory in 40 years.
England, as Group L winners, came through their Round of 32 tie with DR Congo to set up this meeting. Thomas Tuchel's side arrive with one of the deepest, most talented squads in the competition and firmly among the favourites to lift the trophy.
It is a mouth-watering knockout tie. England have the star quality and squad depth to start as favourites, but Mexico have the Azteca, the altitude and a whole nation behind them — and on a night like this, in a stadium like this, El Tri will believe they can pull off something special.
