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England brace for Azteca altitude test against Mexico in last-16 clash

England face a severe physical and tactical test against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, where altitude and a formidable home record await Thomas Tuchel’s side in the World Cup last-16.

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England break 60-year World Cup crossing record in DRC comeback victory

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Thomas Tuchel’s side attempted 35 open-play crosses in their 2-1 win over the Democratic Republic of the Congo, their most in a World Cup match since winning the trophy in 1966.

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Mexico City gripped by fever as El Tri prepare for England showdown

Ten-man England weather Mexico storm to reach World Cup quarter-finals

England face hostile welcome and altitude test in Mexico City

Kane late double sends England into World Cup last-16 against Mexico

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Harry Kane scored twice late on as England came from behind to beat Democratic Republic of Congo and set up a World Cup last-16 meeting with Mexico.

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Mexico’s Gilberto Mora Hyped for 2026 World Cup England Clash Despite Physical Concerns

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Mexican teenager Gilberto Mora has attracted growing hype ahead of a potential 2026 World Cup meeting with England, though doubts persist over his physical suitability for such a demanding encounter.

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England 2-1 DR Congo Analysis: Kane’s Late Double Rescued Tuchel from a Historic Shock

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Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to rescue England from a historic Round-of-32 shock against DR Congo, turning a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Brian Cipenga’s seventh-minute goal had given the underdogs a lead that goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi protected for over an hour, but Kane’s 75th-minute header and 86th-minute strike secured England’s place in the Round of 16 against Mexico at the Azteca.

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England brace for Azteca altitude test against Mexico in last-16 clash

England break 60-year World Cup crossing record in DRC comeback victory

Mexico City gripped by fever as El Tri prepare for England showdown

Ten-man England weather Mexico storm to reach World Cup quarter-finals

England face hostile welcome and altitude test in Mexico City

Kane late double sends England into World Cup last-16 against Mexico

Mexico’s Gilberto Mora Hyped for 2026 World Cup England Clash Despite Physical Concerns

England 2-1 DR Congo Analysis: Kane’s Late Double Rescued Tuchel from a Historic Shock

France installed as World Cup favourites as last-32 phase begins

Kane’s late double rescues England to set up Mexico clash