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Thomas Tuchel's England must solve the Estadio Azteca's thin air and an unbeaten Mexico side in a Round of 16 tie that could be decided as much by altitude as by talent.
The Y si si Mexico chant has exploded across stadiums and social feeds, becoming the unofficial rallying cry for Mexico supporters in 2026.
England face Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16 after scraping past DR Congo. Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and the Three Lions face an El Tri side that just beat Ecuador 2-0 in front of 85,000 fans at the Azteca.
Gilberto Mora's rapid rise through the Mexican ranks has turned him into one of the sport's most searched young prospects ahead of his next test.
Three people died and several were injured in Mexico during street celebrations after El Tri advanced at the 2026 World Cup, with crowds flooding thoroughfares across the country.
Mexico's schedule is under the microscope after their latest result. Here is what comes next for El Tri and what the camp must fix before kickoff.
Mexico meet Ecuador in a high-stakes international clash as both squads chase momentum before the next round of regional and World Cup business.
