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Mexico welcome England to the Estadio Azteca on Sunday evening with one clear objective: delivering a stunning performance to beat the odds and claim the most historic victory in their World Cup journey.
Javier Aguirre's squad dismantled Ecuador with a commanding 2–0 victory in the round of 32, snapping a 40-year winless streak in World Cup knockout rounds. El Tri is riding the wave of their finest ever tournament run, having claimed all four matches to date, yet Sunday's test elevates the challenge to an entirely new level.
If Mexico are to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1986, they must find a way past an England squad packed with elite talent throughout the lineup. As impressive as Mexico has appeared, nothing short of a flawless display from every player on the pitch will be sufficient to topple one of the world's premier national sides.
In the last World Cup match to be played on Mexican soil at the 2026 tournament, El Tri will look to feed off what promises to be an electric Estadio Azteca atmosphere to conjure a remarkable upset. England are the justified favorites, but Mexico will aim to rise to the moment in the most significant match El Tri has faced in nearly five decades.
Here's a look at how Mexico could line up against England at the Estadio Azteca in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
Mexico Predicted Lineup vs. England
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GK: Raúl Rangel—Having not conceded a single goal across 348 minutes in his maiden World Cup campaign, Rangel is set to face far greater scrutiny than he has encountered so far. He's been outstanding to this point, and Sunday could be the night he truly announces himself on the global stage.
RB: Jorge Sánchez—Sánchez's capacity to cover ground defensively will be crucial and should give him the nod over Israel Reyes. He's coming off what many consider his finest performance in an El Tri shirt.
CB: César Montes—He began the tournament with an unfortunate red card, but has since been rock-solid and especially commanding in aerial duels. Against an England side that consistently looks to deliver crosses into the box, Montes's presence is absolutely essential.
CB: Johan Vásquez—Keeping Harry Kane quiet will be Vásquez's primary responsibility. He's Mexico's most reliable defender, but must elevate his performance, especially when it comes to covering space. His composure and distribution from the back will need to be on full display Sunday night.
LB: Jesús Gallardo—Despite his tendency to push forward regularly, Gallardo will likely have his work cut out in what shapes up to be a fascinating duel with Noni Madueke. He's largely flown under the radar during this World Cup, yet remains a vital cog in El Tri's defensive setup. His ability in the air will need to come to the fore.
CDM: Erik Lira—One of Mexico's most impressive performers this summer will need to keep close tabs on Jude Bellingham and Kane whenever they look to drop into deeper positions. He's excelled under pressure as Mexico attempts to play through the press, and must maintain that standard against a side that presses aggressively to force turnovers in threatening areas.