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9.1m people stay up to watch England's epic win over Mexico

A peak audience of 9.1 million tuned in overnight to watch England beat Mexico to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
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BBC
· Jul 7, 2026
9.1m watch England's epic win over Mexico
A peak audience of 9.1 million tuned in overnight to watch England beat Mexico to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
BBC Sport
· Jul 7, 2026
9.1m watch England's epic win over Mexico
A peak audience of 9.1 million tuned in overnight to watch England beat Mexico to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
profootballtalk
· Jul 9, 2026
Nearly 45 million watched England vs. Mexico on Sunday night
Total audience approaches conference championship numbers.
Daily Mail
· Jul 6, 2026
Millions of Brits stay up until past 4am to see England beat Mexico as employers brace for a 'mass sickie'
Millions of Brits stay up until past 4am to see England beat Mexico as employers brace for a 'mass sickie'
City Xtra
· Jul 6, 2026
Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: 10-man England defeat Mexico in tournament classic
10-man England battled it out in Mexico City to come out on top in a hugely dramatic clash at the Azteca Stadium to set up a quarter-final meeting with Norway.England produced a stellar defensive perf...
Daily Express
· Jul 6, 2026
Mexico City weather RECAP: England World Cup game delayed as thunderstorms batter city
England fans are in for an even later night than first thought, as storms delayed the Three Lion's World Cup match against Mexico.
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