Tenberal correspondent Simon Wong, edited at 01:37 on 06.07.26

The controversial World Cup match for England v Mexico will kick off at BST 01:00 tomorrow early morning at Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca), what is expected to be a challenge due to the high altitude of 2240 metres.

Main Referree: Alireza Faghani (Australia)
Assistant Referees: George Lakrindis and Andrew Lindsay (both Australia)
Fourth Official: Jalal Jayed (Morocco)
Reserve Assistant Referee: Zakaria Brinsi (Morocco)
Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Nicolas Gallo (Colombia)
Assistant VARs: Juan Lara (Chile) and Juan Soto (Venezuela)

The updated weather is expected to be mild with light breeze and wind, with the starting XI:

Mexico - (4-3-3, right to left): 1. R. Rangel (GK) — 2. J. Sanchez, 3. C. Montes, 5. J. Vasquez, 23. J. Gallardo — 19. G. Mora, 6. E. Lira, 7. L. Romo — 25. R. Alvarado, 9. R. Jimenez, 16. J. Quinones

England - (4-2-3-1, right to left): 1. J. Pickford (GK) — 26. J. Quansah, 5. J. Stones, 6. M. Guehi, 3. N. O'Reilly — 4. D. Rice, 8. E. Anderson — 7. B. Saka, 10. J. Bellingham (with yellow card), 11. M. Rashford — 9. H. Kane

*James, Quansah and Spence are on minor injuries, according to reports.

Key Storyline and Potential Records for the Game:

If Pickford is playing in the game, this would be his 17th appearance at the World Cup for England, equalling Peter Shilton record.
Mexico has not conceded a single goal in their group games and in round of 32, if they gain victory, they enter the quarterfinals for the first time.
Mexico holds an imposing record at the Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca), remaining unbeaten in 10 World Cup matches held at the venue (W8, D2).
Harry Kane has scored goals in all of the previous matches in this World Cup.
This is a rare football game, as the previous encounters was in teh group stage of 1966 with an England 2-0 win.

Now, sit back and enjoy the game.

Latest source told us that the game has been postponed until 2am BST time, due to heavy rain and potential thunderstorm, this is seen in the live footage available near the stadium at Paseo de la Reforma (see image on our Whatsapp Channel).

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