England face a demanding round-of-16 test against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup, with the match set for July 6 at 3:00 a.m. Cairo time at Mexico City Stadium.
The fixture brings several challenges for England: the home crowd, the altitude, and limited recovery time after their 2-1 win over DR Congo.
Mexico reached this stage by beating Ecuador 2-0, while England advanced after overcoming DR Congo in a tighter contest.
The co-hosts will hope to turn venue and atmosphere into an advantage, while England need a more controlled performance in a knockout match with little margin for error.
The winner will face Brazil or Norway in the quarter-finals, making this one of the most consequential ties in that side of the draw.