England vs Mexico: Everything you need to know about the World Cup Round of 16
Guide to the match between Mexico and England in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026—schedule, latest results, odds and players to watch.
Mexico City Stadium will once again be the stage for a big World Cup showdown after hosts Mexico and England advanced from the round of 32 to the round of 16. In the first knockout round, Mexico defeated Ecuador, 2-0, while England recovered and won 2-1 against DR Congo. Both have dreams of reaching the quarterfinals—and beyond—so here's what you need to know ahead of their showdown.
How to Watch Mexico vs England Mexico and England will meet in the round of 16 of the World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium on Sunday, July 5, 8:00 p.m. E.T. The match will be televised on FOX and FOX One.
Who's Favorite? According to FanDuel Sportsbook (as of July 1), these are the odds for Mexico–England in the round of 16:
- Moneyline: England +130, Mexico +240, Draw +210
- To Advance: England -156, Mexico +128
Route to the Final Mexico and England have the same possible route to the final: the winner of their round of 16 will advance to the quarterfinal against the winner of Brazil vs. Norway (also set for Sunday, July 5, 4:00 p.m. ET). If Mexico or England defeat the winner of Brazil–Norway at Miami Stadium on Saturday, July 11 (5:00 p.m. ET), the semifinals will follow. There are eight possible semifinal opponents coming from both sides of the bracket—including Argentina, Cape Verde, Australia, Egypt, Switzerland, Algeria, Colombia, and Ghana. If advancing, the winner will play at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, July 15, 3:00 p.m. E.T. The final is scheduled at the New York/New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, July 19, 3:00 p.m. E.T.
Player to Watch: Mexico — Julian Quiñones Julian Quiñones was one of the stars of the Mexican side in the preliminary knockout: in the win against Ecuador, he became the fifth player from Mexico to score three goals in separate World Cup participations, and only the second to score three or more goals in a single edition (following only Luis "El Matador" Hernández who had four in 1998). Quiñones' goal against Ecuador was the product of 14 consecutive passes before the final touch—the second-longest build-up to a Mexican goal since 1966 (only 15 passes to Jared Borgetti's goal against Italy in 2002 was the first).
<figure style="margin:2rem 0;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;background:#f9f9f9"><img src="https://a57.foxsports.com/statics.foxsports.com/www.foxsports.com/content/uploads/2026/07/1408/814/435955bf-mexico1.jpg?ve=1&tl=1" alt="Image" style="width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain" loading="lazy" /></figure>Born in Colombia, Quiñones became a naturalized Mexican citizen in 2023 and quickly became an integral part of El Tri. He earned the title of Man of the Match in the opening victory against South Africa and also scored against Czechia. Recently, he finished top scorer in Saudi Pro League 2025-26 with 33 goals for Al Qadsiah FC.
Player to Watch: England — Jude Bellingham (and Harry Kane) While Harry Kane was the scoring threat—and boosted his Golden Boot odds after a two-goal haul against DR Congo (he surpassed 13 career World Cup goals, tying Just Fontaine for the sixth-most goals in World Cup history)—Jude Bellingham was also key in controlling and creating chances for England. Bellingham played a deeper position and was Man of the Match in the 2-0 win against Panama, and he will continue to find spaces to open up the defense and provide passes to Kane or other players.
Bellingham will also be careful: he received a yellow card against DR Congo, so he will have to be careful against Mexico. Note that yellow-card accumulations are erased after the quarterfinals—so if he receives a second yellow against Mexico and England advances, he could be suspended for the quarterfinal.
Copa Winning Odds According to FanDuel on July 1, England has a better chance than Mexico to reach the final and win:
- To Reach the Final: England +350, Mexico +950
- To Win the World Cup: England +800, Mexico +2700
Conclusion Both Mexico and England have strong momentum after their victories in the round of 32, but every detail is critical in knockout football. From Julian Quiñones' form to Jude Bellingham's playmaking and discipline (and Harry Kane's finishing), many elements will decide who advances to the quarterfinals. Don't miss the big match at the Mexico City Stadium on July 5.
