Mexico and England face off in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 on Sunday, July 5, at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The match kicks off at 2:00 a.m. CEST (Monday, July 6) and is available for viewers in Spain exclusively via DAZN and DAZN Mundial, including platforms like Movistar Plus+ and Orange TV.
What time is the Mexico vs. England match and where can I watch it?
The round of 16 clash between Mexico and England is scheduled for Sunday, July 5, at the Estadio Azteca. For viewers in Spain, the match begins at 2:00 a.m. CEST on Monday, July 6. According to broadcasting details, the game will be streamed exclusively on DAZN and DAZN Mundial. Subscribed users can access the feed through the DAZN app, Movistar Plus+ (channel 55), and Orange TV (channel 111).
While some World Cup matches are broadcast on open television via TVE in Spain, this specific encounter will not be available for free on the public broadcaster, as TVE is scheduled to air a different fixture on the same day.
How has Mexico performed leading up to the round of 16?
Mexico enters the match with a perfect record in the 2026 tournament, having won every game played thus far. The team has not yet conceded a single goal. In the group stage, Mexico recorded victories over South Africa (2-0), South Korea (1-0), and the Czech Republic (3-0). They advanced to the round of 16 after defeating Ecuador 2-0, with goals provided by Raúl Jiménez and Julián Quiñones.
Manager Javier Aguirre is expected to maintain the lineup used in the previous round. This includes the continued selection of 17-year-old Gilberto Mora in the midfield trio.
What is the current status of the England squad?
England is regarded as a primary contender for the title, though their path to the round of 16 was less dominant than Mexico’s. The “Three Lions” struggled in the round of 32, narrowly defeating the Democratic Republic of the Congo to advance.
A key concern for the English camp is the fitness of Reece James, who is dealing with hamstring issues. If James is unable to play, Djed Spence is the likely candidate to start at right-back.
What is the significance of the venue and officiating?
The match takes place at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. This fixture serves as the final appearance of the venue in the 2026 World Cup, marking the end of Mexico’s hosting duties for this edition of the tournament.
FIFA has appointed Alireza Faghani to referee the match. Born in Iran, Faghani is currently affiliated with the Australian federation.
How does the new 48-team World Cup format affect the bracket?
The expansion to 48 teams introduced a “round of 32” (dieciseisavos de final), adding an extra knockout stage before the traditional round of 16. This change impacted the host nations’ trajectories. While Mexico and the United States have progressed to the round of 16, Canada was eliminated on Saturday following a loss to Morocco, who became the first team to secure a spot in the quarterfinals.
The United States is scheduled to play Belgium on Monday, 24 hours after the Mexico-England match.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, July 5 (Local) / Monday, July 6 (Spain) |
| Time (Spain) | 2:00 a.m. CEST |
| Venue | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| Referee | Alireza Faghani (Australia) |
| Broadcast (Spain) | DAZN, Movistar+, Orange TV |
The winner of this match will advance to the quarterfinals. The next confirmed checkpoint in the tournament schedule is the United States vs. Belgium match on Monday, July 6.
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