Mexico, England and Azteca
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The Estadio Azteca is a ground that has seen it all, but that makes Jude Bellingham’s achievement against Mexico all the more special. England’s number 10 exacted some Azteca revenge with two goals in quick succession to give England what they thought was a comfortable first-half lead.
England faces a tough challenge at Estadio Azteca where the high altitude creates a massive home field advantage.
England will be battling against history as well as entire nation when the face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at The Azteca, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
In one of the most attractive matchups in recent years, England go to the Azteca to face Mexico, who have not lost there in 10 World Cup games all-time
Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium is one of the highest-profile venues at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's how high it sits above sea level, why the altitude affects players and which soccer stadium is the highest in the world.
England players will do everything they can to fight the altitude during Sunday's World Cup round of 16 match at Mexico — well, almost everything.
BBC sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico there in the last 16 of the World Cup.
England vs Mexico is, with ease, the most difficult of all the Round of 16 fixtures to predict, despite the majority of factors swinging in favour of the 2026 World Cup co-hosts. If anything can get the Three Lions over the line,
