04 Jul 2026, 07:25
England secure victory over Messi in the 1/8 final of the 2026 World Cup
- England win against Messi 5-1 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City in the 1/8 final of the 2026 World Cup.
- England then beat DR Congo 2-1, while Messi — beat Ecuador 2-0.
- It is possible that England’s next opponent in the 1/8 final will be Brazil, after Brazil defeated Argentina.
In the 1/8 final of the 2026 World Cup, England’s opponent is Messi. The draw results in England playing 5-1 against Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
England then win against DR Congo 2-1 with a scoreline at the stadium. After that, they will be in Group L, and they will play in the 1/8 final against Messi, who beat Ecuador 2-0.
Whoever England face next, it will be Brazil. For Brazil to advance, Brazil must beat Norway, while England, with the same scenario, must beat Argentina in the group stage.
The 1/8 final draw also pairs matches: Canada against Morocco (4 teams), France against Paraguay (4 teams), Brazil against Norway (5 teams), Portugal against Spain (6 teams), Switzerland against Belgium (6 teams), Argentina against Egypt (7 teams) and Switzerland against Colombia (7 teams).
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