Mexico vs England: Prediction and Preview before the Round of 16 of the World Cup 2026
Summary of team news, highlights and predictions for the Mexico vs England match at Estadio Banorte — Round of 16, FIFA World Cup 2026.
Mexico and England clash at the Estadio Banorte in the early hours of Monday for a high-stakes Round of 16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Verdict: Draw Best Odds: 9/4 Bookmaker: 1xBet
Mexico The host nation continued an impressive campaign this summer, supported by a strong home support. El Tricolor went through Group A undefeated — three wins and a total score of 6-0 — and left a clear statement even before the knockout phase began. They started their journey to the knockout stage with a deserved 2-0 win over Ecuador, and are currently riding the momentum.
Mexico Team News
- Edson Alvarez, who was not used as a substitute against Ecuador, will probably sit on the bench again.
- Guadalajara's Raul Rangel was designated to start as goalkeeper.
- Leading the offense is Raul Jimenez, who scored his second World Cup goal recently and also returned to Wolves last month.
England Meanwhile, the visitors barely escaped their own tangle after a dramatic finish. England forced themselves into the next round with a 2-1 win over D.R. Congo after a sensational late comeback, but Thomas Tuchel's camp received widespread criticism. Their campaign began with a 4-2 victory over Croatia on June 17, and have scored eight goals in their four World Cup games in North America.
England Team News
- Reece James seems to have fully recovered from the muscle issue and will probably start at right-back, replacing Djed Spence.
- Harry Kane will deliver the offense and continues to act as a talisman after his decisive performances recently.
- Although there was a fitness issue, it is also possible that Bukayo Saka could return to the starting lineup in the final third.
Important Points
- Their last meeting in 2010 (friendly) ended 3-1 in favor of England.
- Mexico have won their last seven matches in a row across all competitions before the end of regular time at the World Cup.
- England have eight goals in their four World Cup games this tournament.
- Including the recent brace against D.R. Congo, Harry Kane already has five World Cup goals this tournament.
- In four outings this summer, Mexico have yet to concede a goal — their defense has kept a clean sheet.
Conclusion Mexico showed strong momentum and rocked the home crowd, while England endured a tough match to continue their journey. Expect an intense duel where Mexico will try to stop Kane's attacking threat and also try to trouble England's backline. Due to the lack of certainty in both camps and Mexico's home advantage, the prediction is a draw.
Verdict: Draw Best Odds: 9/4 Bookmaker: 1xBet
