The Latest Breaking News from Mexico City

Mexico vs. England: Why Is the Estadio Azteca So Tough for Opponents?

El Tri hosts England in one of the most attract ties in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 4

Mexico vs. England Kickoff Time Chaos: What Happened, Why Disruption May Not Be Over

Conspiracy theories, broadcasting influence and a threat which continues to linger all hang over Sunday’s round of 16 tie.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 4

England’s World Cup tie in Mexico to kick-off at scheduled time

Discussions had been held to bring the game forward due to potential storm disruption in Mexico City.

Evening Standard · Jul 4

England must beware Mexico’s dangerman – but this wildcard could light up the Azteca

England will return to the Estadio Azteca for the first time since being on the end of Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ - but could be dealt more World Cup heartbreak

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Jordan Pickford faces a worrying World Cup omen but there's more to Raul Jimenez duel than meets the eye

England's goalkeeper and the veteran Mexico striker know what to expect when they meet in Mexico City

FourFourTwo · Jul 3

Altitude: how does it affect players and how big is England’s disadvantage?

England play in Mexico City on Sunday, 2,240m above sea level, and research shows high-speed running is harder and recovery is slower

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

Mexico City swept up in World Cup fever as El Tri capture imaginations like never before

England will arrive at the tournament’s pulsating heart to find expectations soaring and the streets and bars abuzz

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

With the World Cup in full swing, why have the geopolitical criticisms quietened?

We are well into this largest and longest FIFA men’s World Cup. Before it kicked off in Mexico City on June 11, there was intense media and public discussion of its geopolitics.

The Conversation · Jul 2

FA reviewing security at England hotel in Mexico City before last-16 tie

The Ecuador team were kept up by constant noise before their last-32 tie and England fear the same for the game against the co-hosts

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

Thomas Tuchel claims Fifa rule puts England at ‘huge’ disadvantage in Mexico City altitude

Thomas Tuchel lamented a Fifa rule that has shut down one possible acclimatisation plan for the last-16 tie against co-hosts

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2