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Mexico is living in a dream after booking its place in the round of 16, the next milestone on the long road toward a potential historic first World Cup final appearance.
Javier Aguirre's side claimed a commanding 2–0 win over Ecuador in front of their home supporters to decisively end a 40-year winless streak in World Cup knockout football. With the curse now lifted, anything feels within reach for a team that has won all four of its matches in this summer's competition.
El Tri navigated past South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia in the group stage, converting skeptics across Mexico into true believers. La Tricolor posed a far sterner challenge, yet even they were powerless against the host nation at the iconic Estadio Azteca.
The competition will only intensify as the knockout rounds unfold, and Mexico's path to the World Cup final is lined with some of the tournament's most formidable sides.
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Round of 16
The round of 16 fixture is now confirmed. Mexico will take on England on July 5, with a quarterfinal berth at stake. Harry Kane and his teammates will travel to the Estadio Azteca for what is expected to be an electrifying encounter.
The Three Lions sealed a 2–1 comeback victory over DR Congo to earn their trip to Mexico City, where Aguirre's squad has yet to concede a single goal in this tournament.
For an England side that has struggled to create chances, stepping into such a hostile atmosphere against a resolute defense could level what might otherwise be an uneven contest.
Quarterfinals
If Mexico advances past England, they will face either Brazil or Norway in the quarterfinals. The Seleção are expected to come through that round of 16 tie, though either opponent brings an abundance of attacking talent that El Tri would have preferred to sidestep.
The prospect of squaring off against Vinicius Junior or Erling Haaland presents a difficult dilemma for the host nation, though the silver lining is that both potential opponents have already shown vulnerability during the tournament, proving neither is unbeatable.
Mexico, meanwhile, would be riding the wave of a monumental home victory over England, carrying all the momentum they need heading into July 11 at Hard Rock Stadium.