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The Guardian FootballEngland’s game against Mexico to stay at 1am UK kick-off after day of chaos
Fifa held discussions about game kicking off earlier Risk of thunderstorms in Mexico had caused concern England have avoided the prospect of their World Cup match against Mexico on Sunday being brought forward by six hours after a chaotic day that saw Fifa engaged in discussions with multiple stakeholders over a new kick-off time. The eagerly anticipated last 16 clash in Mexico City will still be played at 6pm local time (1am Monday BST), but only after a period of intense confusion in which both camps were left scrambling for clarity. Fifa were wrong footed when news leaked in Mexico during the afternoon that negotiations to make the switch, which would ostensibly have been down to the prospect of thunderstorms and flooding on Sunday evening, were taking place but ultimately decided to keep the status quo. Continue reading...
BBC SportRice likely to be available for England v Mexico
Declan Rice is likely to be available to start England's World Cup tie against Mexico despite an ongoing injury issue.
The Guardian FootballGet a grip on Mora and take aerial route: what England can do to contain Mexico
Thomas Tuchel’s team can tame the co-hosts by slowing things down and isolating Raúl Jiménez One of the question marks over Mexico’s team before this World Cup centred on a shortage of obvious star quality. That accusation does not hold any more. Gilberto Mora does not turn 18 until October but has played with the authority of a veteran since Javier Aguirre answered a nation’s prayers and plunged him into the starting lineup. Against Czechia and Ecuador he made a huge difference, adding depth and daring to Mexico’s previously functional attacking patterns. He was happy to get stuck in against a midfield that included Chelsea’s Moisés Caicedo, knowing he had solid backup from the more defensive Érik Lira. Mora has been compared with Andrés Iniesta; he certainly has the former Barcelona player’s quick feet and deftness of touch, and England will have to be wary of his right-sided combinations with Jorge Sánchez and the winger Roberto Alvarado. Continue reading...
BBC SportXhaka set to stay at Sunderland despite Chelsea interest
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka is set to stay at the club this summer, despite interest from Chelsea.
The Guardian FootballMy Mexico 1986 memories of Maradona, the Azteca and a commentary faux pas | David Pleat
Working at the 1986 World Cup match was unforgettable thanks to the most controversial goal in history and then the best I have seen live When I took my first television work with ITV at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, I never imagined I would attend a game that would be an iconic “I was there” day. England against Argentina at the Azteca Stadium in front of 114,000 people featured, thanks to Diego Maradona, first the most controversial goal in World Cup history, then the best I have seen live. The match was unforgettable and even the buildup sticks in the memory. The traffic in Mexico City was bumper to bumper, it took ages to travel short distances and if you were unlucky you would meet one of the corrupt local policemen who would challenge the driver and expect small recompense. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballFacing Mexico at the Azteca? Suddenly our expectations of England are unusually realistic | Max Rushden
Thomas Tuchel’s side have problems aside from the altitude: defeat in a Mexican haze would be no embarrassment It’s a warm June afternoon in 2009. The teams look uneven. At 30, I am the second-oldest player in our lineup. Lloyd, Nathan and Ben are early 20s – they can all play. Micky the German isn’t in top condition, and at 34 is past his peak. But at a conservative estimate every member of the opposition has two more decades in their legs. A couple of them might be pushing 70. We’re in kit. They are in jeans. We have trainers. They’re in boots – working boots, not “cleats”. And yet after an hour we have been beaten to a pulp. The final score evades my memory, but it might be the only six-a-side I’ve ever played in where “next goal wins” wasn’t a vaguely justifiable way to end things. How had this team of old men beaten us? A word you may have heard more often than usual in the last three days: altitude . In a village somewhere near Lake Titicaca, just shy of 4,000m above sea level, a motley selection of Bolivian farmers had toyed with us. As someone who lets the ball do the work, even a five-yard burst left me breathless. It was not a neutral venue. Continue reading...
BBC SportHow to turn BBC Sport alerts on or off for England v Mexico
Find out how to turn BBC Sport alerts off (or on!) for England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico.
ESPNWelcome to Pete's Garden: Messi, Argentina's World...
Pete's Garden, a nonprofit organization in Kansas City, is dedicated to minimizing food waste at the World Cup and helping families in need.
ESPN✈️FIFA prez Infantino clocks up 39,000 WC miles
The FIFA president has been flying all across the World Cup host nations on his private jet. Here's where he has been so far during the tournament.
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026: Germany hold Klopp talks after Nagelsmann quits; Portugal to face Spain after VAR drama – live
⚽ All the latest news and reaction from the World Cup ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Knockout draw | Email us Julian Nagelsmann is set to resign as Germany coach , according to reports in the newspaper, Bild. It was reported on Friday the 38-year-old had agreed to leave following talks with senior German soccer officials, a three-hour “secret summit” on Thursday at the German Football Association (DFB) headquarters in Frankfurt. That pundit was Ange Postecoglou , and now, Asia’s No 1 team need him to not just talk the talk but walk the nation to the top level of the global game. The federation in Tokyo should do all they can to get his signature on a lengthy contract as he is going to be in demand this summer. Continue reading...
BBC SportMexico's unlikely hero who England could fear most
Julian Quinones' path to being a Mexican hero has been unorthodox - and he will hope to become a legend against England on Monday morning.
BBC SportEngland fan tickets for Mexico on resale for up to £26K
Tickets originally bought by England fans for the World Cup last-16 game against Mexico are relisted for thousands of pounds on Fifa's official resale portal.
BBC SportArgentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest World Cup knockout mismatch
Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see.
BBC Sport'You can't breathe' - what is it like playing at altitude?
BBC pundits Rachel Corsie and Lucas Leiva explain their experiences of playing football at altitude, ahead of England's game at Estadio Azteca against Mexico which sits 2,240 metres above sea level.
BBC SportBBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico
The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.
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The Guardian FootballEngland must go low against Mexico to hit heights with Total Arsenalball
Thomas Tuchel needs to slow game down so his side can handle altitude challenge – it is time for the low block If any win will do then England do not have to worry about putting on an exhibition of attacking football against Mexico. They have no time to acclimatise to the altitude in Mexico City and will have to box clever if they are to handle the challenge of playing at more than 7,000ft (2,200m) above sea level at the Azteca Stadium. No wonder Thomas Tuchel predicted this World Cup would be defined by suffering. England have prepared for the heat in the US but they are about to step into new territory. Mexico, rampant in their last-32 tie against Ecuador , are close to unstoppable at the Azteca. They have lost there twice in 89 competitive games, will be backed by a passionate crowd and have a physical advantage because of the altitude. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballMelting hot! When Ireland played Mexico in 43C heat at 1994 World Cup
As the mercury rises amid a heatwave at this year’s World Cup, we asked former Republic of Ireland players Jason McAteer and John Aldridge about the infamous match in Orlando “Some of the boys were melting,” says Jason McAteer as he recalls one of the most notorious matches in World Cup history. “Especially Steve Staunton and Tommy Coyne, they really struggled in the heat.” It was the group stage of the 1994 World Cup and the Republic of Ireland, having just defeated eventual finalists Italy in their opening match, were facing Mexico at the Citrus Bowl in Florida. Continue reading...