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The Estadio Azteca is getting a grand final curtain call for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Co-hosts Mexico welcome England in the round of 16 on Sunday night in front of what’s expected to be another sell-out crowd. After hosting three World Cups, the Estadio Azteca has seen it all, with its renowned altitude and rocking rafters, and now it’ll set the scene for another marquee matchup between England and Mexico.
Whether or not El Tri advance to the quarterfinals, the tournament moves on from Mexico to the United States, where quarterfinals, semifinals, and the World Cup final await the remaining teams.
If Mexico want to keep chasing history, they’ll have to get past their biggest challenge this tournament. England are led by Harry Kane in attack, and the forward is keeping the Golden Boot race honest with five goals in the competition. Despite some injury concerns, particularly impacting the backline, England have managed World Cup hurdles before, and Kane has been there to save the day no matter the conditions.
El Tri don’t have the same injury concerns. If there are any, they are in the form of a new experience, after reaching a fifth World Cup game for the first time in four decades. How the group will manage the high stakes, emotions, and potential weather disruptions are question marks heading into the match.
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