After a chaotic 3-2 World Cup win in Mexico City, England advance to face Norway while Javier Aguirre accepts defeat gracefully and Jared Borgetti insists the co-hosts deserved more.
Mexico's perfect defensive run meets England's controlled ambition at Estadio Azteca in a World Cup 2026 Round of 16 tie shaped by altitude, tradition, and two sharply different football identities.
Mexico arrive at the Estadio Azteca on a formidable unbeaten home run under Javier Aguirre, while Thomas Tuchel's England face a round-of-16 test that will expose whether their early discipline has given way to inconsistency.
Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre says his side will target Harry Kane in Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie at Estadio Azteca, while insisting England remain the benchmark team despite the hosts' perfect defensive run.
Javier Aguirre insists Mexico must produce a near-perfect performance to beat FIFA fourth-ranked England in Mexico City, downplaying Estadio Azteca altitude while managing national euphoria after a historic knockout win over Ecuador.
Marcus Rashford says England will treat altitude, Azteca pressure, and a possible kick-off change as manageable variables ahead of their World Cup last-16 meeting with co-host Mexico.
Mexico scored twice in the first 10 minutes at Estadio Azteca and held firm through a possession-heavy Ecuador push, with Julián Quiñones leading the way before Piero Hincapié was sent off late.
Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 at Estadio Azteca to reach the knockout stage with a fourth consecutive World Cup shutout, as Javier Aguirre credited the home crowd and looked ahead to a round-of-16 test in Mexico City.
Mexico turned an electric first half into a 2-0 knockout win over Ecuador, extending a spotless defensive run while managing energy through a storm delay and a cautious second period ahead of a last-16 test.
Mexico rallied for a victory to extend their unbeaten run to eight matches, while the Czech Republic and South Korea are gaining momentum, and South Africa have rescheduled their final warm-up against Jamaica.
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