England are preparing for a crucial World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium tonight. The co-hosts have an impressive record at the legendary venue, winning 70 of their 89 competitive games there and suffering only two defeats in the stadium's history. The match, played at 7,220 feet above sea level, is one of four victories Thomas Tuchel's team needs to secure their first major trophy since 1966.
Quarter-final prospects
If England overcome Mexico, they will face either Brazil or Norway in the quarter-finals. Those two teams play each other tonight at 9pm. The quarter-final is scheduled for 10pm on Saturday, July 11. A match against Brazil would be a repeat of the 2002 quarter-final, which England lost 2-1 after a Ronaldinho free-kick. England and Norway have never met in a major tournament.
Semi-final and final path
Should England reach the semi-finals, they would return to Atlanta, where they played their Round of 32 match, to face Lionel Messi's Argentina on Wednesday, July 15 at 8pm. The two teams last met competitively in the 2002 World Cup group stage, which England won 1-0. Other potential semi-final opponents include Switzerland and Colombia.
In the final, scheduled for Sunday, July 19 at 8pm in New York, England could face Spain, France, Morocco, Portugal, USA or Belgium. A victory would end England's 60-year wait for a World Cup title.
