The Estadio Azteca is the quintessential World Cup venue and one of the most formidable away days in soccer. Mexico’s record there could hardly be any stronger, losing just two competitive matches at the mythical stadium in 57 years. El Tri’s home advantage is a real thing.
England have the talent to leave Mexico City with a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. However, Thomas Tuchel’s team must reach a level that has evaded them at the tournament so far. Harry Kane can’t dig them out of every hole, as he did in the comeback win over DR Congo.