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Jul 5, 2026

Aguirre Draws a Line Around Kane as Mexico and England Prepare for Azteca Showdown

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.

Jul 5, 2026

Altitude Bites Before Azteca: Tuchel Feels the Thin Air as England Face Mexico's High-Ground Edge

Thomas Tuchel says England are wrestling with Mexico City's altitude ahead of their World Cup last-16 tie at the Azteca, while Reece James faces a late fitness call and Jarell Quansah returns to full training.

Jul 4, 2026

Aguirre Refuses the Altitude Narrative as Mexico Prepare for England Test at the Azteca

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.

Jul 3, 2026

England and Mexico Keep Their Azteca Appointment as FIFA Backs Away From Kick-Off Change

FIFA has left the England-Mexico World Cup last-16 kick-off at 1am BST after a proposed storm-driven reschedule drew fierce pushback from both camps, setting up a high-altitude night at the Estadio Azteca.

Jul 1, 2026

Belief Through the Noise: Kane and England Turn Atlanta Alarm Into Azteca Promise

Harry Kane struck twice after DR Congo's early shock in Atlanta, and Thomas Tuchel praised a side that refused to panic on the way to a last-16 date with co-host Mexico at the Estadio Azteca.