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Who could England play next in the World Cup if they beat Mexico? Possible route to final

Metro

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July 5, 2026

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SkySports

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Stones to start? Rice to right-back? England XIs to face Mexico

England are preparing to face Mexico in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup in the early hours of Monday - but who should be in the team at the Azteca Stadium?

BBC

· Jul 1, 2026

What you need to know about England's last-16 opponents Mexico

England will face Mexico in the World Cup round of 16. Here is what you need to know about them.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 3, 2026

England berdepan cabaran altitud tinggi di Azteca

KANSAS CITY: England bakal berdepan ujian getir apabila menentang tuan rumah, Mexico dalam aksi pusingan 16 terbaik Piala Dunia 2026, Ahad ini di Stadium Azteca yang terkenal dengan altitud tinggi serta sokongan padu penyokong lawan. Skuad kendalian Thomas Tuchel dijadual tiba di Mexico City pada hari ini selepas berlepas dari pangkalan mereka di Kansas City, ... Read more The post England berdepan cabaran altitud tinggi di Azteca appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The Standard

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· Jul 2, 2026

Councils to say if pubs can stay open later for England-Mexico World Cup match

England will face Mexico next in the Round of 16 at the Fifa World Cup after beating the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1 on Wednesday.

Football365

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· Jul 3, 2026

Ranking England’s largely depressing options to start at right-back against Mexico

England are going to have to play a World Cup last-16 game against Mexico at the Azteca. And they’re going to need a right-back. But who?

OneFootball

· Jul 2, 2026

And it’s not even in La Paz! England show concern over Cup tie at altitude

England qualified to face Mexico in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup at the Azteca Stadium.Besides the hosts, the English are already beginning to prepare for another opponent in the clash: the a...

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Related coverage for "Who could England play next in the World Cup if they beat Mexico? Possible route to final": SkySports — Stones to start? Rice to right-back? England XIs to face Mexico. BBC — What you need to know about England's last-16 opponents Mexico. Utusan Malaysia — England berdepan cabaran altitud tinggi di Azteca. The Standard — Councils to say if pubs can stay open later for England-Mexico World Cup match. Football365 — Ranking England’s largely depressing options to start at right-back against Mexico. OneFootball — And it’s not even in La Paz! England show concern over Cup tie at altitude