England faces Mexico at ‘monster’ stadium where El Tri has yet to concede a goal at this World Cup
Summary
Mexico’s national soccer team will play England in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup on home soil. Mexico has a strong record at the Estadio Azteca stadium, where they have rarely lost in official matches, and they aim to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years.Key Facts
- Mexico faces England in the World Cup round of 16 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
- Mexico has lost only two official matches at Estadio Azteca since it opened in 1966.
- In three World Cups hosted by Mexico (1970, 1986, and 2026), Mexico won eight games and drew two at this stadium.
- In the current tournament, Mexico has won four games in a row, including three at home without allowing goals.
- Mexico last reached the World Cup quarterfinals in 1986 and has struggled to advance past the round of 16 since then.
- Previous exits often involved close losses or penalty shootouts, causing disappointment among players and fans.
- The 2026 match against England is seen as a major chance for Mexico to break this pattern.
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