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England player ratings: Bellingham stars in Mexico win
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England beat Mexico 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. BBC Sport's Alex Howell rates the players' performances at the Azteca.
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Mexico fans fail to disrupt England's World Cup preparations
Mexico supporters attempted to wake England players with music and fireworks near their hotel before the World Cup last-16 tie, but police moved them back. The England camp reported minimal impact, while heightened security followed a noise complaint from Ecuador after similar disruptions.
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England faces history and hostile crowd in Mexico World Cup clash
England must overcome not only a passionate Mexican nation but also the weight of history as they face Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium for a World Cup quarter-final spot. The team arrived late and must adapt to altitude and a raucous atmosphere.
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High Security at England's World Cup Hotel
BBC Mexico correspondent Will Grant reports on the heightened security measures around England's hotel ahead of their World Cup last 16 match.
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Tuchel praises respectful Mexico fans amid increased security
England manager Thomas Tuchel praised Mexican fans as 'friendly and respectful' ahead of the World Cup last-16 match. Enhanced security measures were in place after Ecuador lodged a noise complaint. Tuchel also addressed altitude concerns and kick-off schedule changes.
History
Azteca Stadium: Football's Greatest Cathedral
England face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, a venue that has hosted iconic moments from Pele to Maradona. Despite altitude challenges, the team embraces the privilege of playing at football's most historic altar.
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Tuchel: England not seeking revenge against Mexico
Thomas Tuchel says England are focused on writing their own chapter, not seeking revenge, ahead of a match against Mexico. Jordan Henderson called the fixture 'as big as it gets.' Tuchel also denied reports linking him to viagra.
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Mexico match poses challenges for England
Altitude, weather, and fans could create difficulties for the England team when they face Mexico.
Opinion
Shearer: England won't fear Mexico or the Azteca
Alan Shearer believes England will not be intimidated by the Azteca Stadium or Mexico's home support. He expects the players to embrace the challenge and predicts a win, despite altitude, atmosphere, and Mexico's formidable home record.
Players
Rashford unfazed by Mexico altitude ahead of England friendly
Marcus Rashford says he is not concerned about the altitude at Mexico's Azteca Stadium, where England will play a friendly, noting that players are accustomed to different environments.
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Shearer names preferred England XI for Mexico clash
Alan Shearer has selected his preferred England starting lineup for their last-16 match against Mexico.
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Hereford pubs to open early for England-Mexico World Cup match
Several pubs in Herefordshire plan to open early for England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico, which kicks off at 01:00 BST. The government relaxed licensing laws, allowing pubs to stay open until 05:00 BST. Some venues have opted out, citing consideration for neighbours.
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BBC reporter tests altitude running in Mexico City ahead of England
BBC Sport's Sarah Dawkins runs through Mexico City to experience altitude training conditions as England prepare for their World Cup last-16 match against Mexico.
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Five and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos
England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico was thrown into uncertainty after Fifa proposed moving the kick-off forward by six hours due to forecast storms. Following backlash from both football associations, Fifa reversed its decision, keeping the original 18:00 local time slot.
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England's Marc Guehi ready for Mexico 'cauldron' in World Cup last 16
England defender Marc Guehi says he relishes the prospect of facing Mexico in a hostile atmosphere at the World Cup last 16. The Three Lions overcame Congo DR to set up the clash with the co-hosts, who have a perfect record so far.
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Sheffield fanzone to return if England reach World Cup quarter finals
Sheffield City Council plans to open a World Cup fanzone at Devonshire Green if England beat Mexico on Monday to reach the quarter finals. The fanzone, named Fan City, will screen all remaining matches except one early-morning fixture, with free entry for non-England games.
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England-Mexico among four last-16 ties live on BBC TV
England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico is one of four knockout games broadcast live on BBC One and iPlayer. The BBC will also show France v Paraguay, Spain v Portugal/Croatia, and USA v Belgium. All eight matches have live radio and text coverage on BBC platforms.
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England's World Cup concerns: Who should start against Mexico?
After a narrow win over DR Congo, England face Mexico in the World Cup last 16. Manager Thomas Tuchel must address concerns at right-back and in attack, with Djed Spence, Anthony Gordon, and Bukayo Saka among the options.
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16.3 million watch England's World Cup win over DR Congo
A peak audience of 16.3 million viewers watched England's dramatic 2-1 victory over DR Congo on BBC TV, with 10.4 million additional streams online. The match was the most-watched BBC moment of the year. England will face Mexico in the last 16 on Monday at 01:00 BST.
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England's World Cup survival: Tuchel must fix selection and
England avoided a historic humiliation against DR Congo thanks to Harry Kane's late double. As they prepare to face Mexico in the last 16, head coach Thomas Tuchel must address persistent defensive flaws, over-reliance on Kane and Jude Bellingham, and an unsettled right-back position.