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‘I got three hours’ sleep’: fans on watching England beat Mexico at the World Cup
Football fans around the globe watched the match – with some of them missing out on a night’s sleep to tune inI watched England v Mexico from the Mexican end. Anyone who witnessed the game at the Azteca will never forget it. Truly an extraordinary night and that I was there was a complete coincidence. When I booked my tickets in January, I just wanted to experience Mexico City and have a little football on the side. Instead, it was a night in which legends were made. Continue reading...
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Daily Dot
· Jul 6, 2026
Mexico Fans Blast Horns and Fireworks Outside England’s Hotel Overnight Before World Cup Match — England Scored Twice in Two Minutes
Mexico fans gathered outside England's team hotel overnight trying to disrupt sleep, but England won the World Cup match 3-2. Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post Mexico Fans Blast Horns and Fireworks Outside England’s Hotel Overnight Before World Cup Match — England Scored Twice in Two Minutes appeared first on The Daily Dot.
FOX Sports Digital
· Jun 30, 2026
Mexico Fans Blast Horns Outside Ecuador's Hotel Ahead Of Round Of 32 Game
Mexican soccer fans have done their best to give Ecuador a sleepless night ahead of their World Cup match in the round of 32.
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.
Football | The Guardian
· Jul 4, 2026
England get hostile welcome on arrival at Mexico City hotel for World Cup showdown
Hundreds of fans greet the players, with many booingIncreased security outside after Ecuador team disturbedEngland received a hostile welcome as they arrived at their Mexico City hotel for Sunday’s World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico.England had been hoping to keep their location undisclosed after Mexico supporters used loud speakers, horns and motorcycles to try to disturb the sleep of Ecuador’s players before their last-32 tie, which the co-hosts won 2-0 on Wednesday night. Continue reading...
The Independent
· Jul 7, 2026
England fans skip sleep for World Cup drama as thrilling win over Mexico smashes BBC viewing records
England fans stayed up into the early hours to watch the Three Lions’ thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico
Brisbane Times
· Jul 5, 2026
Mexican fans blast noise all night to keep English players awake
Mexican fans blasted noise outside the English team hotel to try and keep the players awake all night.
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Related coverage for "‘I got three hours’ sleep’: fans on watching England beat Mexico at the World Cup": Daily Dot — Mexico Fans Blast Horns and Fireworks Outside England’s Hotel Overnight Before World Cup Match — England Scored Twice in Two Minutes. FOX Sports Digital — Mexico Fans Blast Horns Outside Ecuador's Hotel Ahead Of Round Of 32 Game . Daily Express — Mexico City weather RECAP: England World Cup game delayed as thunderstorms batter city. Football | The Guardian — England get hostile welcome on arrival at Mexico City hotel for World Cup showdown. The Independent — England fans skip sleep for World Cup drama as thrilling win over Mexico smashes BBC viewing records. Brisbane Times — Mexican fans blast noise all night to keep English players awake