England and Mexico have named their starting sides for their World Cup 2026 last-16 meeting in Mexico City on Sunday. The Three Lions came from behind to oust DR Congo 2-1 through Harry Kane goals in the first knockout round, having defeated Croatia 4-2 and Panama 2-0 either side of a 0-0 draw with Ghana in Group L.El Tri are aiming to stay perfect after keeping clean sheets in each of their first four matches, beating South Africa, South Korea and Czechia during the group stage and Ecuador in the last 32.The winners of the tie will meet the victors of the game between Brazil and Norway in the quarter-finals in Miami on Saturday (22:00 BST), followed by a potential semi-final against Argentina, Egypt, Switzerland or Colombia in Atlanta on July 15 (20:00). Table of ContentsWorld Cup 2026: England confirmed team vs MexicoWorld Cup 2026: Mexico full line up vs EnglandWhere to watch England vs Mexico: TV channel, online live streamWorld Cup 2026: England vs Mexico statsWorld Cup 2026: England confirmed team vs MexicoEngland starting XI: Pickford, Konso, OReilly, Guehi, Quansah, Rice, Anderson, Bellingham, Saka, Kane, GordonEngland substitutes: Henderson, Trafford, Stones, Chalobah, Burn, James, Spence, Henderson, Mainoo, Rogers, Eze, Rashford, Watkins, Madueke, ToneyWorld Cup 2026: Mexico full line up vs EnglandMexico starting XI: Rangel, Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Gallardo, Lira, Romo, Mora, Jimenez, Quinones, AlvaradoMexico substitutes: Acevedo, Ochoa, Alvarez, Reyes, Chavez, Fidalgo, Pineda, Vargas, Chavez, Gutierrez, Vega, Gimenez, Gonzalez, Huerta, MartinezWhere to watch England vs Mexico: TV channel, online live streamKick-off on Sunday is at 01:00 BST (20:00 ET / 17:00 PT, both Saturday). In the UK, live TV coverage is on BBC One.Streaming on a vast range of devices is available through the BBC iPlayer app and BBC Sport website.World Cup 2026: England vs Mexico statsThis is the second World Cup meeting between Mexico and England, the Three Lions winning a group stage match 2-0 in 1966 en route to lifting the trophyJordan Pickford could make his 17th World Cup appearance, equalling Peter Shilton for the most for the England mens teamEngland have won their last four meetings with Mexico, all in international matches between 1986 and 2010This is the fourth time England have faced a host nation at a World Cup, after 1954 (2-0 vs Switzerland), 1982 (0-0 vs Spain), and 1990 (1-2 vs Italy)Having reached the semi-finals in 2018 and the quarter-finals in 2022, England could reach the last eight at three consecutive editions for the second time, after 1962 (quarter-finals), 1966 (winners), and 1970 (quarter-finals)Kane has four headed goals at the World Cup, with three coming at this years tournament. Only Germany legends Miroslav Klose (7) and Gerd Muller (5) have netted more via the method at the competition since records beganMexico have never lost a World Cup match at the Mexico City Stadium (W8 D2), winning the last six in a rowThis will be the 11th time they have played there at the World Cup, which will make it the most games played at one venue by a team in the competition historyThey are one of two hosts this century to win their opening four games of a campaign, along with Germany in 2006. Italy (1990) are the only hosts to win their opening fiveItaly are the only team in World Cup history to keep a clean sheet in their opening five matches of a single edition, finishing third in 1990Julian Quiones has been directly involved in four goals at the 2026 edition (three goals, one assist), which is the joint-most on record (since 1966) by a Mexican player in a single edition, alongside Luis Hernandez in 1998Quinones (three) is one goal shy of equalling Hernandezs record for most goals scored at a single edition by a Mexican (four, in 1998)Roberto Alvarados three assists are the most by a Mexican player on record (since 1966) at a World Cup Topics 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthony Gordon Bukayo Saka Dan Burn Declan Rice Djed Spence Eberechi Eze Elliot Anderson England National Football Team FIFA World Cup Harry Kane Ivan Toney James Trafford Jarell Quansah John Stones Jordan Henderson Jordan Pickford Jude Bellingham Kobbie Mainoo Marc Guehi Marcus Rashford Mexico National Football Team Morgan Rogers Nico O'Reilly Noni Madueke Ollie Watkins Reece James Thomas Tuchel World Cup World Cup 2026 Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read World Cup 2026 live: Brazil vs Norway confirmed teams and full line ups, TV channel, live online stream and stats Mitch Fretton 5th July, 2026 World Cup 2026: Folarin Balogun eligible to play for USA against Belgium after FIFA suspends red card ban 101 GreatGoals 5th July, 2026 Cape Verde squad welcomed home by thousands of fans after historic World Cup run 101 GreatGoals 5th July, 2026 Mexico v England: Jordan Henderson makes light of Three Lions Viagra rumour and insists players are ready to go 101 GreatGoals 5th July, 2026 Thomas Tuchel admits feeling the impact of Mexico City altitude ahead of World Cup clash 101 GreatGoals 5th July, 2026 Kylian Mbappe: World Cup 2026 playing schedule, fixtures, kick off times, where to watch, confirmed news updates and full France squad Ben Miller 5th July, 2026
