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Evening Standard
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George Flood

This incredible stat shows why England will fear Mexico World Cup clash above all others

When it comes to World Cup venues, they don’t get much more famous or more formidable than the Estadio Azteca.

It is the scene of England’s next match at the 2026 tournament as they face co-hosts Mexico in a huge last-16 showdown - one that brings with it a 1am BST kick-off time in the UK on Monday morning (July 6), after plans to move it forward by six hours amid weather concerns were abandoned on Friday.

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