{"id":740754,"date":"2026-07-03T11:19:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/740754\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T11:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:19:09","slug":"mexico-v-england-live-rice-injury-boost-as-three-lions-hope-to-avoid-mexico-city-disruption-for-world-cup-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/740754\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico v England LIVE: Rice injury boost as Three Lions hope to avoid Mexico City disruption for World Cup clash"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Education Secretary responds to Thomas Tuchel plea<\/p>\n

The Education Secretary says schoolchildren could watch England\u2019s early-morning World Cup match against Mexico on Monday and still make it to class after head coach Thomas Tuchel said pupils should be allowed \u201can excuse for school\u201d.<\/p>\n

Victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday set up a meeting with the co-hosts in Mexico City that will kick off at 1am BST, likely impacting the size of the television audience able to watch.<\/p>\n

In the past it has been common for schools and employers to allow England games in the latter stages of major tournaments to be shown when they clash with working hours, but Monday\u2019s kick-off in the small hours poses a unique obstacle.<\/p>\n

However, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson does not believe watching the match necessarily means children need to miss school.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a late game, but children can be in school the next day,\u201d she told the Press Association.<\/p>\n

Asked if she believed children can both watch the game and still make it into school, she said: \u201cWell, I think they can, yes, but it\u2019s for parents to decide how they manage this, and of course, it depends on the age of your children, how they feel.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut this is about decisions for individual families.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"EducationEducation Secretary Bridget Phillipson (Getty)<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle3 July 2026 12:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>BBC to show spoiler-free replay of England\u2019s World Cup clash with Mexico on Monday morning<\/p>\n

England fans electing not to stay up until the early hours of Monday morning will be able to watch a full, spoiler-free replay of their World Cup<\/a> game on BBC Two.<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle3 July 2026 11:45<\/p>\n

<\/a>England\u2019s World Cup win gives economy welcome boost<\/p>\n

Investors backed hospitality stocks as football fans headed to pubs<\/a> to celebrate the Three Lions’ success, while a sharp fall in oil prices is feeding through to cheaper petrol, lower mortgage rates and easing concerns over the wider economic impact of the Iran conflict.<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle3 July 2026 11:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Copa Independent | Where does Harry Kane\u2019s talismanic double rank in all-time England World Cup moments?<\/p>\n

You can watch the latest episode of Copa Independent, our highly insightful and entertaining World Cup podcast, below \u2013 or listen wherever you get your audio offerings!<\/p>\n

Copa Independent | Where does Harry Kane\u2019s talismanic double rank in all-time England World Cup moments?<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle3 July 2026 11:10<\/p>\n

<\/a>HAVE YOUR SAY: How far will England go?<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle3 July 2026 11:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>What is England\u2019s route to the World Cup final after beating DR Congo?<\/p>\n

Want to know England\u2019s likely route to the final if they can get past Mexico? Will Castle has you covered:<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle3 July 2026 10:50<\/p>\n

<\/a>What England fans should know about travelling to Mexico City<\/p>\n

Making the trip to Mexico City? Amelia Neath has some handy travel advice for you.<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle3 July 2026 10:35<\/p>\n

<\/a>The Cornish miners who brought football and pasties to Mexico<\/p>\n

Any travelling fans won\u2019t be the first Englishmen in Mexico. Here\u2019s the story of a group of Cornish miners who brought pasties and football.<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle3 July 2026 10:20<\/p>\n

<\/a>Mexico v England tickets reach eye-watering \u00a327,000 for World Cup last-16 tie<\/p>\n

Tickets for England\u2019s last-16 clash against co-hosts Mexico at World Cup 2026 are selling for eye-watering prices up to $36,000 [\u00a327,300].<\/p>\n

The clash is rivalling the most expensive World Cup knockout fixtures ever after England battled to a 2-1 victory over DR Congo thanks to Harry Kane\u2019s rescue act to set up a mouthwatering tie at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, at 1am BST on Monday.<\/p>\n

Harry Latham-Coyle3 July 2026 10:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Thomas Tuchel offers encouraging Declan Rice injury update for England\u2019s Mexico clash<\/p>\n

Declan Rice does not have any injury, Thomas Tuchel said, as he expects his influential midfielder to be in shape for England\u2019s World Cup last-16 match against Mexico at the Azteca on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old had to go off at the end of England\u2019s late 2-1 win over Democratic Republic of Congo, having been managing nerve pain in his back over the course of the tournament.<\/p>\n

Rice has notoriously played well over 4,000 minutes this season, leaving him as one of the most overworked of many such players at this World Cup.<\/p>\n

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