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July 05, 2026
England vs Mexico: Soccer fans across the U.S. have their eyes on Monday night's World Cup clash between the American squad and Belgium in Seattle.
But tonight's action in Mexico City deserves just as much attention. England takes on Mexico in a Round of 16 matchup. Kickoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET.
FIFA officials had weighed moving the start time up by six hours. The reason was a forecast calling for thunderstorms.
Lightning in the area already pushed back Tuesday's Round of 32 win over Ecuador by a full hour.
No matter when the match begins, drama surrounds it from every angle. The England squad landed Friday to adjust to Mexico City's high altitude.
Team officials tried to keep their hotel location under wraps. That effort worked for one night.
But social media lit up with footage of Mexican fans blasting music and setting off fireworks Saturday night, an apparent bid to disrupt England's rest.
It echoed tactics used before Ecuador's game earlier in the tournament. Security concerns loom large if Mexico advances.
Four fans died during chaotic, overcrowded celebrations at the Angel of Independence monument after Tuesday's win over Ecuador. Officials don't want a repeat.
This time, crowds at the monument will be capped at 25,000. Authorities are boosting security presence and rolling out new crowd-control measures for Sunday night.
Before the main event, Brazil faces Norway at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. That match kicks off at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Both games are worth tuning in for. But England versus Mexico at 8:00 p.m. ET is the one you won't want to miss.
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