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England survived a late scare to beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca and reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Jude Bellingham scoring a quick-fire double and Harry Kane converting a late penalty after Jarell Quansah was sent off; Mexico pressed in stoppage time but England held on to set up a last-8 clash with Norway as Tuchel publicly criticised the referee and VAR.
England head to the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City for a World Cup last-16 clash with Mexico, a venue steeped in football lore—from Maradona’s Hand of God to Pele’s World Cup triumphs—and known for its altitude, with Thomas Tuchel urging England to soak up the stadium’s storied atmosphere.
England will arrive in Mexico City two days before their World Cup last-16 clash with Mexico and train there to avoid late-night noise that disrupted Ecuador’s camp; players without sleep aids will receive natural remedies or white-noise devices to protect rest, while the high altitude (about 2,240m) is a clear disadvantage Tuchel says cannot be fully mitigated in four days.
England begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a Dallas showdown against Croatia as Thomas Tuchel weighs whether Bukayo Saka can start while Trevoh Chalobah is unavailable; Luka Modric remains a key Croatian figure, and England’s lineup decisions could hinge on Saka’s fitness as they aim to recapture momentum after 2018 heartbreak, with UK viewers able to watch on ITV.
England has recalled Bukayo Saka for upcoming matches against Wales and Latvia, while Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, and Jack Grealish are not included in the squad. The selection reflects coach Tuchel's focus on players who performed well in recent qualifiers, with Bellingham's absence due to recovery from shoulder surgery and Foden and Grealish needing more form. The team aims to secure qualification for the World Cup with key matches upcoming.