Get ready, football fans! England is gearing up to face World Cup co-hosts Mexico in a thrilling last 16 showdown. Scheduled to kick off at 1am BST on Monday, July 6th, this action-packed match is taking place at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Yes, we know it’s a late (or early) night, but it’s worth it!
You can catch every moment live and for free on BBC One, with pre-match coverage starting from midnight UK time. Prefer streaming? No problem – just hop onto BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website to watch the game on your preferred device. For all the American fans out there, tune into Fox or Telemundo, or use streaming services like Fubo, Peacock, and YouTube TV.
On the airwaves, tune into BBC Radio 5 Live or talkSPORT for all the live audio action. Ideal for those of you who like to imagine you’re in the stadium, even when you’re still in your pyjamas.
Both teams have their challenges. England’s squad is grappling with injuries as Tino Livramento and Jarell Quansah are out, while Declan Rice remains a doubt. Meanwhile, Reece James aims for a comeback. Mexico is on a high, entering this round with a perfect clean-sheet record in the tournament. Expect stars like Julian Quinones and Santiago Gimenez to bring their A-game.
Historically, England fares well against Mexico, winning their last four encounters. But will history repeat itself? Only time will tell in this exciting World Cup face-off.
So grab your snacks, set your alarms, and don’t miss what promises to be a nail-biting clash as England battles it out to advance to the quarter-finals. Who are you backing to win? Let us know in the comments! 🏆⚽