Fifa World Cup 2026: England take on Mexico in the last 16 at 01:00 BST - will you stay up or catch up?
Read about how you can watch and follow the game live or when you wake up with a full match replay at 07:10 BST on Monday - don't forget to turn notifications off to avoid spoilers
Reece James is a doubt but Jarell Quansah 'is fully available' and Declan Rice is likely to be fit for the game
England boss Thomas Tuchel says they had 'no issues' after arriving at their hotel in Mexico City
England are going to have to adjust their style, according to the energy-sapping conditions at altitude, says the BBC's Sami Mokbel
Former England forward Chris Sutton thinks England will win 2-1 - make your prediction by using our World Cup predictor
You heard it from Jordan Henderson, the England players are ready.
But are you?
However you plan to watch the match, don't miss a beat with the BBC.
And remember, if you want to follow along live on the BBC Sport website and app, we will have live text commentary and build-up from around 23:30 BST.
See you then, and good luck England!
Mexico v England (Mon, 01:00 BST)
England
Image source, Getty ImagesLet's leave the last word to England midfielder Jordan Henderson, who was asked where the conditions of the Mexico game rank in terms of the challenges he has faced in his career:
"Very high on the list I would say, definitely. World Cup game, playing Mexico in Mexico City. It doesn't get much bigger than that. A lot of different challenges that come with that.
"But for us, we can only focus on what we can control and what's within our power. And that's to perform to the best of our ability tomorrow. And I think we need at our very, very best to get a good result.
"But I feel like the lads are ready. I feel like the atmosphere and energy is good but I can feel the focus now for the game. It's a huge occasion for everyone and I'm confident that we can show the best version of ourselves. And if we can do that then we can hopefully get a good result."
Mexico v England (Mon, 01:00 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesA final reminder that the BBC has a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at World Cup 2026.
The last-16 tie, which will kick off at 01:00 BST on Monday, will be broadcast exclusively live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with presenter Kelly Cates joined by Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and Micah Richards.
In addition, there will also be a full no-spoiler re-run of the game on BBC Two from 07:10 BST, while a full re-run will be available on demand on BBC iPlayer immediately after the match.
There will also be live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, alongside live text coverage and in-match clips across the BBC Sport website and app.
An extended 15-minute highlights programme on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport Football YouTube channel will be available as well.
And fans can follow the match live in 3D on BBC Sport's popular World Cup 3D experience feature.
Mexico v England (Mon, 01:00 BST)
Mexico v England (Mon, 01:00 BST)
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In a tiny town of 1200 in the middle of nowhere in regional Australia, first game of ours at a decent time 10am. Gotta show the Aussies who’s boss after the Ashes. Feeling confident especially with King Kane.
Jack, Australia
Tuning in from Fukuoka airport Japan…a nice 9am kick-off here!
Rob, Japan
Mexico v England (Mon, 01:00 BST)
England
England midfielder Jordan Henderson asked what it means to share a dressing room with the likes of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham:
"Two world class players, two players I'm very good friends with, very close with.
"The impact that they have on the team, the dressing room, on the pitch, off the pitch, it's huge. And the impact they've had on this tournament so far is very big.
"So hopefully tomorrow they can keep doing the same and have a huge impact on the game."
Image source, Getty ImagesMexico v England (Mon, 01:00 BST)
England
England manager Thomas Tuchel on availability of Reece James and Jarell Quansah:
"You saw Jarell train, Jarell trained full and is fully available.
"Reece can maybe make it on the bench but we need a last assessment from the doctor and medical opinion."
Mexico v England (Mon, 01:00 BST)
Alan Shearer
Former England striker
While I am expecting England to win, Thomas Tuchel has got a few decisions to make about his team.
Whoever plays at right-back will have to deal with Julian Quinones, who is one of Mexico's dangermen with three goals at this World Cup so far.
Tuchel might get more defensive stability there if he plays Djed Spence but, by doing that, England would probably lose a little bit going forward. It's an area to keep an eye on, whoever plays.
The same applies on the wings, where he has continued to switch players around.
On the left, my feeling is Anthony Gordon did enough when he came on against DR Congo to warrant a starting place this time, but I'm less certain whether Noni Madueke or Bukayo Saka will get the nod on the right.
One area I would not change, however, is is in the centre of midfield. I would not even contemplate starting Declan Rice at right-back, which is where he ended the Congo game, because along with Elliot Anderson and Jude Bellingham he gives us such a nice balance in the middle.
Whatever team Tuchel picks, though, we will have to start the game much quicker than we did against DR Congo.
If we do start slowly, and go a goal down again, we are going to find it very difficult to come back.
Image source, Getty ImagesMexico v England (Mon, 01:00 BST)
England
England manager Thomas Tuchel, asked what it means to have goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in his team [against Mexico, Pickford would match the number of appearances made by Peter Shilton, who also played at the Azteca in 1986]:
"Crazy coincidence. I wasn't aware of that. I think that will make him very proud.
"The best way to honour these kinds of things is to put out a top performance so hopefully he can do that.
"He is experienced enough, he has enough quality to help us bring this match over the line. That's what we count on."
Image source, Getty ImagesMexico v England (Mon, 01:00 BST)
This last-16 clash marks only the second time England and Mexico have ever met in a World Cup contest.
You have to go back all the way to the Three Lions’ triumph on home soil in 1966 for the previous time they faced off.
England were 2-0 winners in the group stage on that occasion, with Bobby Charlton and Roger Hunt on target, with the hosts going on to win their only World Cup to date.
England have won four straight games against Mexico, all of which were friendlies, and took place between 1986 and 2010.
England haven't played Mexico all that often throughout history (W6 D1 L2), but that last time they faced Mexico at a World Cup, England went on to win it. Just saying...
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Are the players allowed extra oxygen during the hydration breaks?
Lee, Guildford
You are not the first person to mention this as a possibility, Lee. Worth an ask to Fifa?
I may be wrong here, but isn't water a good source of oxygen too? There's one part oxygen and two parts hydrogen in every sip, right?
Mexico v England (Mon, 01:00 BST)
Dion Dublin
Former England striker on Football Daily
On the importance of not conceding first against Mexico:
100%. [If you concede first] then you have to do something different [to your game plan]. If you have to leave your ranks and leave your position [searching for an equaliser] then you leave gaps behind you.
If you are one down and chasing the game from 20 minutes in, it's a very different mindset.
When you start the game, you have something in your hand. If you go one goal down then you have nothing, and you have to go for it. When you have got something in your hand and you can get over the line, you play differently.
Mexico v England (Mon, 01:00 BST)
England
And England have conceded the first goal in their last six knockout games at major tournaments:
World Cup 2026
Euro 2024
World Cup 2022
Mexico v England (Mon, 01:00 BST)
Probably not a good time to mention it, but Mexico have not conceded a goal in the first half of their last 15 World Cup matches, the second longest streak in the competition's history.
Who has the longest streak? Well, that would be England with 19, from 1982 to 1998.
Image source, Getty ImagesMexico v England (Mon, 01:00 BST)
England
England manager Thomas Tuchel spoke to the media on Saturday about how his players have reacted to the altitude in Mexico City:
"We feel it even if we don't train. I felt, for example, a slight headache in the hotel room through the day. I didn't sleep as well as the days before. But nothing you can't handle and you can't adapt to.
"The players felt it in the first minutes of the training session. And the longer it went on, they could cope with it better. It's just what it is. We cannot physically adapt, it's just impossible. But we are here one day before to experience it, at least. To not have the first time experience tomorrow in warm up. We will have tomorrow's warm up - especially with the flight of the ball - with a bit of short of breath.
"I think it's not a coincidence that Mexico starts their matches at home turf very very strong very front-footed very aggressively because I think maybe the first 15-20 minutes will be the toughest for us.
"Once we overcome that - and we experienced it a little already today - I think we are in a good place."
Image source, Getty ImagesMexico v England (Mon, 01:00 BST)
Whoever wins overnight will go on to face either Brazil or Norway in the last eight on Saturday at 22:00 BST in Miami.
England/Mexico will know their opponents before they take to the pitch at the Azteca Stadium at 01:00.
If England beat Mexico, and then win their quarter-final game with Brazil or Norway, they will play one of the following four teams in the semi-final on Wednesday, 15 July, at 20:00 BST in Atlanta:
If England reach the final, they will play one of the following teams on Sunday, 19 July, at 20:00 BST in New Jersey:
Should England reach the last four and lose, they will play the other beaten semi-finalists on Saturday, 18 July, at 20:00 in the Third Place Final in Miami.
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Two podium finishes at the British GP, followed by a crucial Fifa showdown with Mexico. Will this go down as a Super Sunday for British sports fans? It might kick off at 1:00 AM BST on Monday in the UK, but mentally, it's still the ultimate Sunday night thriller.
Abinash, India
Maybe a push to call it a Super Sunday as Charles Leclerc ended up winning at Silverstone, but a brilliant effort by George Russell to finish second and Lewis Hamilton third!
Mexico v England (Mon, 01:00 BST)
England made it to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and then reached the quarter-finals in Qatar four years ago in 2022.
They are aiming to make the last eight in three consecutive tournaments for only the second time, after 1962 (quarter-finals), 1966 (winners), and 1970 (quarter-finals).
Image source, Getty ImagesMexico v England (Mon, 01:00 BST)
Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent on Football Daily
On England's open training session in Mexico City:
I watched the first 15 or 20 minutes of it. Part of that is the warm-up. They get the ball out partly, so in terms of reading the session and how hard they have worked after the cameras went away, you don't know. But from the moments that we saw, it was very light.
I think that is actually in line with how Thomas Tuchel wants to approach the game. If he could, he would have just arrived as late as possible, play the game and then get out as soon as possible.
I think the longer you are here, the more it has an affect on your body. It takes four or five days minimum for your body to acclimatise. England obviously don't have that luxury, so for them I think it is just a case of having a light session, back to the hotel, rest, recover and then play the game.
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 9 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
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