England will face co-hosts Mexico in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The match kicks off at 1am BST on Monday July 6, with coverage starting on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 12.10am.
Match Details and Kick-Off Time
The game is scheduled for Sunday July 5 at 6pm local time in Mexico City, seven hours behind the UK. This means a 1am start in Britain. If the match ends in normal time, it should finish by around 3am. Extra time and penalties would add at least 45 minutes.
Broadcast Information
The match will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. BBC's coverage begins at 12.10am. Pubs in England are allowed to stay open for the game after a government U-turn, with many venues in London planning late openings.
Odds and Head-to-Head Record
According to BetFair, England are slight favourites at 7/5 to win in normal time. Mexico are priced at 11/5, with a draw also at 11/5. England and Mexico have met nine times since 1959, with England winning six, Mexico two, and one draw. Their most recent meeting was a 2010 friendly won by England.
England's World Cup 2026 Route
If England beat Mexico, the quarter-final will be on Saturday July 11 at 10pm BST on ITV1 and ITVX. The semi-final is Wednesday July 15 at 8pm BST on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, and the final is Sunday July 19 at 8pm BST on both BBC and ITV.
England's Results So Far
England reached the last 16 with a 2-1 win over DR Congo, following a 4-2 victory against Croatia, a 0-0 draw with Ghana, and a 2-0 win over Panama.
