Round of 16 · FIFA World Cup 2026
Mexico vs England
Mexico vs England at FIFA World Cup 2026. Mon, Jul 6, 12:00 AM UTC. Estadio Azteca.
Kickoff
Venue
Estadio Azteca
Mexico City
Capacity
87,523
AI Win Probability
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AI Win Probability
Editorial shadow-model analysis. Not betting odds, not betting advice.
AI Match Analysis
Pre-match fact packAI data updated:
Multi-model consensus
2 of 2 models agreeFacts favour the away side
Competitive profileDecisive factor: Elo gap 103 points
Data comparison
Elo ratingΔ 103
Mexico
1943
England
2046
FIFA ranking: #16 vs #3
Head-to-head
10 previous meetings: 2 wins – 1 draw – 7 wins
Last meeting: 2010-05-241-3· Friendly
Source: eloratings.net — descriptive strength rating, not a prediction
Key players — Mexico
- Guillermo Ochoa · Goalkeeper — Guillermo Ochoa is listed as Goalkeeper; roster age 40; DOB 1985-07-13.
- Edson Álvarez · Midfield — Edson Álvarez is listed as Midfield; roster age 28; DOB 1997-10-24.
- Raúl Jiménez · Offence — Raúl Jiménez is listed as Offence; roster age 35; DOB 1991-05-05.
Key players — England
- Jordan Pickford · Goalkeeper — Jordan Pickford is listed as Goalkeeper; roster age 32; DOB 1994-03-07.
- Declan Rice · Midfield — Declan Rice is listed as Midfield; roster age 27; DOB 1999-01-14.
- Harry Kane · Offence — Harry Kane is listed as Offence; roster age 32; DOB 1993-07-28.
Tactical angle
This pre-match fact update covers Mexico (MEX) and England (ENG). Elo lists MEX at 1943 and ENG at 2046, a 103 point gap. Roster data lists MEX with 26 players at average age 27.5, and ENG with 26 players at average age 26.7.
What to watch
- • Match status: scheduled; MEX vs ENG kicks off at 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z.
- • Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico.
- • Scheduled UTC: 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z.
Fact box
- • Scheduled UTC: 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z.
- • Match status: scheduled; MEX vs ENG kicks off at 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z.
- • Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico.
- • FIFA ranks: MEX 16, ENG 3.
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Kickoff time by timezone
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Venue local time
America/Mexico_City
Local stadium time, generated with the venue IANA timezone rather than the server timezone.
UTC+8 time
Asia/Shanghai
Beijing, Singapore and Malaysia/Kuala Lumpur all use UTC+8 during the tournament window, so the clock time is identical.
Canonical UTC
UTC
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England local time
Europe/London
Primary home-market time for England; useful when team-country time differs from venue, UTC or UTC+8.
Match quick answers
When is Mexico vs England?
Mexico vs England is scheduled for Mon, Jul 6, 12:00 AM UTC. Venue local time is Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 06:00 PM CST; UTC+8 time for Beijing, Singapore and Malaysia/Kuala Lumpur is Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 08:00 AM GMT+8. Team-local checks: England local time: Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 01:00 AM GMT+1.GoalPulse updates match status, scores and fixture links before and during matchday.
Who is more likely to win, Mexico or England?
GoalPulse's editorial shadow model estimates Mexico to win 44%, a draw 21% and England to win 34%, making Mexico the slight model favorite. Editorial shadow-model analysis. Not betting odds, not betting advice.
Where is Mexico vs England played?
The match is played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico, a venue with capacity for 87,523 supporters.
What stage is this match?
This is a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match, with the winner advancing to the next round.
What are the FIFA rankings and coaches?
Mexico are FIFA-ranked #16 and coached by Javier Aguirre. England are FIFA-ranked #3 and coached by Lee Carsley.
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Match preview
Mexico face England in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday, July 6, 2026. The match kicks off at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico, a venue with a capacity of 87,523.
England are the higher-ranked side on paper (FIFA #3) facing Mexico (#16). The a modest ranking gap between the two sides is 13 places. This is a cross-confederation clash: CONCACAF vs UEFA.
Mexico are coached by Javier Aguirre, while England are led by Lee Carsley. Both managers have shaped distinct identities for their squads in the build-up to North America 2026.
In the knockout phase, every match is a single elimination. If the score remains level after 90 minutes, the contest extends to 30 minutes of extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shoot-out.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. A total of 104 matches will be played, the highest in tournament history.