Buy Mexico vs England Round of 16 - World Cup 2026 tickets for the Mexico City Stadium match with 100% guarantee, and purchase the best World Cup 2026 Mexico Round of 16 tickets available here. On Sunday, July 5, 2026, hosts Mexico — undefeated and still to concede a goal — welcome England to the Estadio Azteca to settle who advances to the Quarter Finals, in Match 92.
The Round of 16 is the second round of the knockout phase for the new-look World Cup, which now has 48 participating nations, whittling the final 32 sides down to 16. All matches are single-elimination, with no draws: after 90 minutes, if the score is still level, extra time consisting of two 15-minute periods is played, and should it still remain level, the tie proceeds to penalties.
Match 92 pits the winners of two Round of 32 matches against each other. Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 at the Azteca, while England came from a goal down to beat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta. Victory will see the winner travel to the Miami Stadium on July 11 to meet the winner of the Brazil v Norway game for a place in the last eight. A loss will end their World Cup campaign.
Mexico have not played in a World Cup quarter-final since 1986 — the last time they hosted the tournament, also at the Azteca, when they lost to West Germany on penalties in the quarter-final. Mexico have since been eliminated in the last 16 in seven consecutive World Cups (1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018). Under manager Javier Aguirre, they won all three group games to finish on nine points with no goals conceded, topping Group A. With more than 80,000 fans behind them at the Azteca, the hosts have a real chance to turn the tide.
This match carries historical significance. England last met Mexico at a World Cup back in 1966 — the tournament England won — and this will be their first World Cup match in Mexico since 1986. Under Thomas Tuchel, England are considered one of the favourites, chasing the trophy for the first time since 1966 and led by their captain and record goalscorer Harry Kane, whose brace against DR Congo in the Round of 32 moved him past Pelé on the all-time World Cup scoring list. England were less than convincing in coming through by a single goal, and the Azteca, at over 7,200 feet of altitude, has long been one of the toughest grounds to visit for any foreign team. The scenario is simple: win and the dream continues to the quarter-finals; lose and it ends.
Match Details:
Kick-Off Times (Multiple Timezones):
| Timezone | Kick-Off Time |
|---|---|
| Local (CST) | 6:00 PM |
| Eastern (EDT) | 8:00 PM |
| UK (BST) | 1:00 AM |
| Central European (CEST) | 2:00 AM |
This Round of 16 showdown marks Mexico's biggest game in many years, pitting a blistering host side against one of soccer's biggest names. El Tri have been both ruthless and resolute, coming into the knockout rounds full of confidence, though they must deal with the weight of expectation on home ground. Mexico's strength stems from a combination of world-class experience and world-class potential. Julián Quiñones, currently one of the tournament's top scorers, has been in great form, joined in attack by AC Milan striker Santiago Giménez and the experienced Raúl Jiménez, giving Aguirre plenty of options up front. The midfield is anchored by captain Edson Álvarez, with the electric wide play of winger Hirving "Chucky" Lozano, while goalkeeper Raúl Rangel has been solid behind a defence that conceded no goals in the group stage. Add Mexico's altitude and the roar of a packed Azteca, and El Tri are going to be a very tough team to beat at home.
England, despite their inconsistency, have an attack full of world-class players. Harry Kane leads the way with ruthless effectiveness, backed by star midfielder Jude Bellingham, the tireless energy of Declan Rice, wide threats Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka, with Marc Guéhi and Jordan Pickford forming a solid pairing at the back. Although not always impressive at this World Cup, Tuchel's side have never lacked quality and have a reputation for finding ways to win in the knockout rounds. El Tri will aim to use their home advantage, control the flow of the game and take their chances to create something special.
Mexico: Mexico finished top of Group A with nine points, keeping a clean sheet throughout and beating South Africa 2-0, South Korea 1-0 and Czechia 3-0. In the Round of 32, they were sharp and decisive again, beating Ecuador 2-0 at the Azteca to advance to the last 16.
England: England won Group L after a 4-2 victory over Croatia and remain one of the tournament's favourites despite some shaky group-stage results. They almost slipped up in the Round of 32, trailing DR Congo early before a Harry Kane brace secured a 2-1 win and sent them through to the last 16.
El Tri enjoyed an almost error-free run to this last-16 tie:
This sets the stage for Quarter Final Match 99 at Miami Stadium on July 11 for the winner of Match 92, who will face the winner of the Brazil v Norway tie, with the Semi Finals and Final beyond.
Mexico City Stadium, more commonly known as the Estadio Azteca, stands as one of the world's most celebrated football grounds and a veritable stronghold for the home side. Boasting a World Cup capacity of approximately 83,000, it makes history as the only stadium to have staged both the World Cup opening match and final on three separate occasions — 1970, 1986 and again in 2026. Its main advantage is the altitude: sitting at more than 7,200 feet above sea level, the reduced oxygen levels often leave visiting players gasping for breath, allowing Mexico to enjoy a winning record at the venue. Situated in the south of the Mexican capital, the Azteca is easily accessible thanks to excellent public transport links, while the electric atmosphere generated within makes it one of football's most unique locations — an ideal setting for knockout football of this stature.
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When is Match 92? Match 92 gets underway at 8:00 PM ET (6:00 PM local) on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) in Mexico City.
Who is Mexico playing? Mexico play England, who came back to beat DR Congo 2-1 in the Round of 32.
What happens if it's a draw? There must be a clear winner in every knockout match. After 90 minutes, if still tied, 30 minutes of extra time is played, followed by a penalty shoot-out if required.
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Can I buy tickets to sit with my friends? Yes, all tickets from a single listing are seated together. Make sure to select the number of tickets required in one transaction.
Can I sell my tickets if I can't attend? Yes. If you are unable to attend, you can list them for sale on Ticombo for another fan to buy.
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