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02 Jul 2026, 18:28

England’s comeback against Mexico is set to happen in the Round of 16

  • England will win 1/8 of the final after a comeback against DR Congo 2-1.
  • Key and crucial factor: Mexico’s leggy and long-range shots, with the match lasting until the end.
  • Mexico opened the scoring in the Round of 16 match against Ecuador 2-0; the comeback came from Brazil-Norway.

According to Marca and L'Équipe.

England’s 2-1 win over DR Congo will take the team to the Round of 16 match against Mexico in the “Attack” stadium. The match is scheduled for Sunday, July 5, and according to L'ÉQUIPE, it will be played at lundi (2 hours).

Captain Harry Kane has warned of a serious danger, saying the striker will be very dangerous in the air, as well as in the air. As for the words, the captain will not be able to adapt to the way Mexico plays.

In the match against DR Congo, Kane scored twice — in the 75th and 86th minutes, while the final result was England 2-1. Mexico, meanwhile, with a header, scored in the 1/8 final match against Ecuador 2-0.

England’s Tomás Tuchel said, that physically the team will not be able to adapt to the altitude. L'ÉQUIPE notes that Mexico’s stadium is located at 2,240 m, while the distance from the stadium to the command center is about 320 m.

As for the “Attack” stadium, the stadium altitude is 2,200 meters (7,220 feet) above sea level. The England or Mexico team will play in the quarterfinals, where the match will be played between Brazil-Norway.

Tags: Sport/Football

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