Mexico - England 2:3

Thomas Tuchel's side will now head to a quarter-final showdown with Norway

Had this Round of 16 tie between Mexico and England been scheduled anywhere else, the Three Lions would undoubtedly enter as overwhelming favourites

FIFA has decided against rescheduling the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash

Few expected England to face serious resistance from DR Congo

Although the hosts eventually secured a comfortable-looking victory on paper, the contest itself was anything but straightforward

Harry Kane etched his name into England's football history

The Czechs failed to record a single victory and exit the World Cup with a goal difference of 2-6

England missed the opportunity to secure an early place in the knockout stages

Mexico became the first nation to officially secure a place in the knockout rounds

The opening Group Stage fixture of World Cup 2026 between England and Croatia more than lived up to its billing as the marquee match of the round

England have been forced into a late squad change

The 23-year-old suffered a muscle injury during a training session on Sunday

Mexico’s commanding 2-0 victory over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca was already a historic occasion, but Club Tijuana wonderkid Gilberto Mora provided another piece of history.

South Africa captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams offered a pragmatic assessment of his side’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the World Cup opener

Mexico manager Javier Aguirre refused to let a victorious start to their home World Cup campaign mask his team's shortcomings, offering a critical assessment of El Tri despite their 2-0 win over South Africa in the tournament opener.

The opening match of the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup offered a striking sense of déjà vu for football fans, perfectly mirroring the curtain-raiser from 16 years ago

Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have all been left out

The coach has selected a provisional 55-man squad

The 1970 World Cup served as a fitting curtain-closer to a golden era of football history. By securing their third title, Brazil met FIFA’s criteria to keep the Jules Rimet Trophy in perpetuity.

If there is a truly romantic World Cup in the archives, look no further than 1966. Football finally "came home" to England, but not before the host nation managed to misplace the trophy itself

The 1962 World Cup in Chile is rarely found among the most flamboyant tournaments in history

The FIFA World Cup in Brazil was first global football tournament after a twelve-year hiatus caused by the Second World War

Thirteen nations—many of which had braved a perilous transatlantic voyage—became the pioneers of a tournament that would change sport forever.

England suffered a historic and sobering defeat

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Roberto Martínez’s side controlled possession for large stretches of the match, yet their dominance failed to translate into meaningful chances

Thomas Tuchel has agreed to remain as England head coach for a further two years, extending his tenure through to the summer of 2028

he qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is well underway, with 19 nations already securing their place at the expanded 48-team tournament

UEFA has officially confirmed the full list of venues and host cities for the UEFA 2028 Euro

Harry Kane continued his red-hot form, extending his scoring streak

Everton goalkeeper etched his name into the history books

A final decision on his involvement will be made closer to matchday, depending on how the injury progresses

England now sit firmly atop Group K, holding a seven-point lead

It wasn’t the goal-fest some fans might have expected, but it was job done

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues today

Rashford’s recall is seen as a key attacking reinforcement

Mora became the youngest player ever to start a senior international final in a major tournament

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