Mexico welcomes England for a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 showdown, with a place in the quarter-finals on the line. Javier Aguirre's side has enjoyed a flawless campaign so far, recording four straight victories without conceding a goal. Their latest success came in a 2-0 win over Ecuador in the Round of 32, with Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez continuing to make the difference in attack.
England also arrives with momentum after defeating DR Congo 2-1 to progress from the Round of 32. Thomas Tuchel's squad boasts one of the tournament's strongest attacking line-ups, featuring Jude Bellingham and leading scorer Harry Kane, who has found the net five times already. Despite their attacking threat, England has looked more vulnerable at the back than Mexico, adding another fascinating dimension to this high-stakes encounter.
Read our Mexico vs England prediction before staking your money.
Mexico vs England prediction for the 2026 World Cup
It is do or die. That is exactly why the prediction below zeroes in on the strongest bet for this knockout World Cup tie.
Here is our pick:
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Who are the favourites?
Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, England is tipped to come out on top, with 40% of the odds leaning towards their win.
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Mexico vs England: head-to-head
Mexico and England share no recent head-to-head record, so this is effectively their first meeting in years.
Mexico at the 2026 World Cup
Mexico arrive having already played 4 match(es) at the 2026 World Cup. Here is the record for Mexico National Team:
At the World Cup:
4 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)
3 point(s) per game on average
8 goals scored at the World Cup (2 per game)
0 goals conceded at the World Cup (0 per game)
Mexico National Team in 2026
10 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 0 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Julián Andrés Quiñones Quiñones with 3 goal(s)
Most assists: Roberto Carlos Alvarado Hernández with 3
England at the 2026 World Cup
England go into this tie with 4 match(es) already behind them at the 2026 World Cup.
Here is what England National Team have managed so far:
At the World Cup
3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)
2.5 point(s) per game on average
8 goals scored at the World Cup (2 per game)
3 goals conceded at the World Cup (0.75 per game)
England National Team in 2026
13 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Harry Kane with 8 goal(s)
Most assists: Declan Rice with 4
Mexico vs England statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:
Mexico
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
3 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W W W |
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.67 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 1.67 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 1.25 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
0.89 | 0.82 | 1.1 |
England
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Home | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | W W W W |
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 67% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 3 | 2 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 67% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 33% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 33% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 33% | 100% |
|
xG
|
2.13 | 2.18 | 1.98 |
|
xGA
|
0.86 | 0.78 | 1.11 |
Mexico vs England probable lineups
See the likely starting elevens below for our Mexico vs England prediction at the 2026 World Cup.
Mexico Predicted XI: J. Gallardo, J. Vasquez, C. Montes, J. Sanchez, L. Romo, E. Lira, G. Mora, J. Quinones, R. Jimenez, R. Alvarado, R. Rangel
England Predicted XI: Jordan Pickford, Djed Spence, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly, Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane
The confirmed lineups will be available close to the kickoff time.
How to watch Mexico vs England live in the UK
Find out below where you can catch Mexico vs England live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Just remember, kick-off is at 01:00 UK time.
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More betting tips for this match
Alongside the main tip given at the top of this article, here are some other strong bets for Mexico vs England:
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Match details: Mexico vs England
🆚 Fixture Mexico vs England
🏆 Tournament 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date Monday, 06/07/2026
🕐 Kick-off 01:00 UK time
🏟️ Venue Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Avenue South
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