A historic showdown awaits
England and Mexico are set to meet in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, a venue that has witnessed some of the tournament's most memorable moments.
The match will be played at an altitude that can test even the most seasoned athletes, while the passionate home crowd adds an extra layer of intensity for the English side.
England's hopes have been bolstered by Harry Kane, whose late strikes have repeatedly rescued the team, most recently delivering a double against DR Congo that sent them through to this stage.
Mexico, meanwhile, boasts a formidable record at the Azteca, having lost only two of 89 competitive fixtures there, and they broke a 40‑year drought of knockout victories with a 2‑0 win over Ecuador in the previous round.
Fans around the world will be able to follow the action for free in a dozen territories. In the United Kingdom the game will be streamed on the BBC, provided viewers have a TV licence and a valid postcode, while in Australia it will be available on SBS On Demand.
Canadian viewers can tune in via the TSN+ platform, and similar free‑to‑air options exist in Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
The kickoff is scheduled for 2 am BST on Monday, July 6, which translates to 11 am AEST, 9 pm Eastern Time on Sunday, July 5 in the United States. An earlier delay of an hour was caused by rain, storms and lightning, pushing the start time back.
Broadcast partners are making the match accessible through mobile apps and browser‑based streaming, ensuring that supporters can watch on the go.
The official FIFA World Cup social channels span X, formerly Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, where updates and highlights will be posted throughout the tournament.