Mexico-England World Cup Round of 16 Match Delayed by One Hour as Saka and Gordon Return to Tuchel's Lineup

The Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at the 2026 World Cup was delayed by one hour due to weather conditions, starting at 4:00 AM local time at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. This highly anticipated knockout game features Mexico aiming to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 1986, fueled by strong home support and the impressive form of Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez. Mexico's coach Javier Aguirre lined up a 4-3-3 formation with Jimenez leading the attack.

England, coached by Thomas Tuchel, made notable changes to their lineup, reinstating Bukayo Saka and Anthony Gordon on the wings in place of Noni Madueke and Marcus Rashford. Reece James remains sidelined due to injury, while Jarrel Kawansa was preferred at right back over Jed Spence. England set up in a 4-5-1 formation with Harry Kane as the lone striker.

The match referee is Alireza Faghani from Australia. The winners will advance to the quarterfinals scheduled for July 9-11, with the semifinals on July 14-15 and the final on July 19. Both teams enter the game with high stakes, as one will continue their World Cup journey while the other faces elimination.