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The last time Mexico faced England at a World Cup was in 1966, when England won 2-0. Since then, the teams have met five times in friendlies, with Mexico losing four and winning once, with an overall aggregate score of 12-2 in England’s favor.
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El Tri, however, is enjoying a strong tournament on home soil at the 2026 World Cup, finishing with a perfect group-stage record before beating Ecuador in the round of 32. It has scored eight goals without conceding and has impressed with its progressive play, highlighted by a tournament-high 701 off-ball receiving runs between the lines.
England, meanwhile, has dominated possession with an average of 58% and 2,219 passes, along with a 69% line-breaking accuracy. However, it has struggled in the final third, converting just 11% of its 74 shots with an xG efficiency of 0.94, often relying on moments of brilliance from Harry Kane, who has scored five goals.
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If Thomas Tuchel’s side cannot improve its creativity, Mexico could cause a real upset.
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This story was originally published July 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM.