England gears up to take on the co-host Mexico at Estadio Azteca, Mexico’s own backyard. After the recent controversy about the kickoff time, the match will start as originally scheduled.
Mexico advanced to the Round of 16 with a perfect record of three wins in the group stage, while continuing their dominance in the Round of 32 by securing a 2-1 victory against Ecuador. The home side exhibits defensive solidity and clinical attacking play from players like Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez.
On the other hand, England advanced from Group L with two wins and a draw. In the Round of 32, they edged DR Congo 2-1. Harry Kane has been in form with multiple goals to his name, supported by Jude Bellingham’s midfield control.
Here are the line-ups for the match.
Mexico: Raúl Rangel, Jorge Sánchez, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Jesús Gallardo, Érik Lira, Luis Romo, Gilberto Mora, Roberto Alvarado, Raúl Jiménez, and Julián Quiñones.
England: Jordan Pickford, Jarell Quansah, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi, Nico O’Reilly, Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, and Harry Kane.
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