There's an awful lot of football to be played before England fans start giving any thought whatsoever to the World Cup final. The Three Lions are in the last 16 of World Cup 2026 but there are obstacles galore in their path.
If the sheer number of knock-out rounds remaining and a high degree of opposition difficulty weren't enough, England must now contend with a kick-off change at short notice and brutally shortened preparation time for a Mexico game that already had its challenges.
