Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:59pm on 05 Jul 2026,Sunday Sports
England received a noisy welcome in Mexico City ahead of their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against hosts Mexico. Hundreds of Mexico fans gathered outside the Three Lions' hotel in the early hours, setting off firecrackers, playing drums and trumpets, and chanting to disrupt the team's sleep. England coach Thomas Tuchel also admitted the high altitude had caused minor discomfort, including headaches and difficulty sleeping. Mexico head into the match with a formidable record at the Estadio Azteca, where they have lost only two competitive matches since 1966, adding to England's challenging knockout test.
