Look, nobody wants to watch England at 1am on a Monday morning \u2013 but the alternative is chilling. Be under no illusions; had Yoane Wissa\u2019s near-post connection at 1-0 been a few inches to the left on Wednesday night, we\u2019d almost certainly be making Thomas Tuchel dartboards right about now, and calling DR Congo \u2018the new Iceland\u2019.<\/p>\n
So on we go into another nerve-shredding night, as England gear up to face a Mexico side who demolished Ecuador in the Round of 32.<\/p>\n
The Azteca altitude has been the main topic of discussion as England prepare to cope with an energy-sapping environment . It\u2019s a tough one to gauge, but luckily we have Joe Cole<\/a> on hand to give some expert insight. Here he sis on Mexico v England<\/a>. Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n Half-Time: Draw A Bet Builder with these selections pays approximately 48\/1\u00a0with Paddy Power.\u00a0CLICK OR TAP HERE TO ADD IT TO YOUR BETSLIP.<\/a><\/p>\n WHEN:\u00a0Monday, July 6th, 1am The conditions will be a huge factor here, that\u2019s for sure. The Mexico fans are loving it as hosts for the first time since 1986, and they\u2019ve got that incredible record at the Azteca with no defeat there since 2013. Mexico have looked good in the tournament, winning all four games \u2013 three of which have been at the Azteca \u2013 and not conceding a single goal. They\u2019ve got some really dangerous players too, with Julian Quinones scoring three goals so far, and he was top scorer in the Saudi Pro League last season with 33.<\/p>\n England are reliant on Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, but so are Argentina with Messi; France are the only team that is spreading that focus around their attack. This is all set to be a barnstormer of a game, and England need to keep Mexico quiet for the first 15-20 minutes. I can see it being a draw at half-time as England have not led at the break in any game up to this point at the World Cup.<\/p>\n England can\u2019t afford to concede an early goal, but after the break, they can push on and get the win inside 90 minutes.<\/p>\n Kane has been excellent with five goals and two huge ones against DR Congo, so I\u2019m looking at him to score again. Bellingham has also been brilliant, so take a look at him for two or more shots \u2013 which he\u2019s got in three of the four games \u2013 and he\u2019s bagged a couple of big goals too.<\/p>\n Declan Rice to Assist<\/p>\n His set-pieces will need to be better than they were against DR Congo, but Declan Rice crossing the ball can be lethal and we\u2019ve already seen England make the most of aerial chances.<\/p>\n Mexico v England tips<\/p>\n Half-Time: Draw A Bet Builder with these selections pays approximately 48\/1\u00a0with Paddy Power.\u00a0CLICK OR TAP HERE TO ADD IT TO YOUR BETSLIP.<\/a><\/p>\n *All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/p>\n
England to win\u00a0(90 mins)
Harry Kane to score
Jude Bellingham 2+ shots
Declan Rice to assist<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PP-News-Bet-5-Get-40-992x300-NEW-OFFER-2026.webp.webp\")
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WHERE:\u00a0Estadio Banorte, Mexico City
TV:\u00a0BBC One\/BBC iPlayer\/RTE2<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6250800-PP-World-Cup-26-USUK-Brand-Nobody-Does-Football-Better-Than-Us-Banner-Templates-991x624-UK.w.webp\")
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England to win\u00a0(90 mins)
Harry Kane to score
Jude Bellingham 2+ shots
Declan Rice to assist<\/p>\n
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