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Mexico Faces England: World Cup Showdown at Azteca
5 Jul
Summary
- Mexico hosts England in a crucial World Cup Round of 16 match.
- El Tri aims to reach the quarterfinals for the third time ever.
- England, ranked 4th globally, is a slight favorite over Mexico.
Mexico will host England at the Estadio Azteca in a significant World Cup Round of 16 encounter. This marks the first time Mexico is considered the underdog in the tournament, facing the world's fourth-ranked team, England.
El Tri's objective is to advance to the quarterfinals, a stage they have reached twice before when hosting the World Cup in 1970 and 1986. England, while not dominant, has secured their position in this round and is favored to win.
The match is scheduled for Sunday, June 5, with kickoff at 6 p.m. MT / 7 p.m. CT. It will be broadcast on FOX and Telemundo, with streaming options available on FUBO.
The winner of this highly anticipated match will proceed to face the victor of the Brazil vs. Norway game in the quarterfinals, to be held in Miami on Saturday, July 11. Gilberto Mora is expected to start for Mexico following a strong performance in their previous match.
