England faces Mexico at Estadio Azteca in 2026 World Cup round of 16

England will play Mexico in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The England team, coached by Thomas Tuchel, advanced after a 2-1 victory against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, secured by Harry Kane. This match marks England's return to the stadium for the first time since their historic 2-1 quarterfinal loss to Argentina in the 1986 World Cup. The 1986 match is remembered for Diego Maradona's two iconic goals: the 'Hand of God' and the 'Goal of the Century.' Beyond the historical significance, players face physical challenges due to the stadium's altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level. The match is scheduled for early Monday morning at 03:00. While the event takes place in the highly populated Mexico City, the sport remains a focal point despite local socioeconomic challenges.