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Mexico vs England: Predicted Lineups – 06/07/2026
Mexico and England meet on 06/07/2026 in the World Cup Round of 16 at Mexico City Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 00:00 UTC. It is a meeting of two sides who have navigated the group stage to earn their place in the knockout rounds, and the tie promises to be one of the more compelling fixtures of this stage of the tournament. Mexico will carry into this game the remarkable achievement of keeping clean sheets across each of their opening four matches, while England arrive with their own ambitions of progressing deep into the competition. Javier Aguirre’s Mexico and Thomas Tuchel’s England will both be eager to impose their style, with teenager Gilberto Mora among the names to watch after an eye-catching run in this tournament.
Mexico Predicted Lineup
Jarell Quansah and Reece James are ruled out for Mexico ahead of this fixture. No further injury concerns have been reported for Javier Aguirre’s side, and the rest of the squad is expected to be available for selection.
| Jersey # | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Raúl Rangel |
| 2 | Jorge Sánchez |
| 3 | César Montes |
| 5 | Johan Vásquez |
| 23 | Jesús Gallardo |
| 19 | Gilberto Mora |
| 6 | Érik Lira |
| 7 | Luis Romo |
| 25 | Roberto Alvarado |
| 9 | Raul Jiménez |
| 16 | Julián Quiñones |
- Will not play: Jarell Quansah, Reece James
- Questionable: None reported.
England Predicted Lineup
Thomas Tuchel’s England have no reported absentees or doubts heading into this Round of 16 encounter, meaning the head coach should be able to select from a fully fit group for what is expected to be a demanding knockout tie.
| Jersey # | Player |
|---|---|
| 9 | Harry Kane |
| 11 | Marcus Rashford |
| 10 | Jude Bellingham |
| 20 | Noni Madueke |
| 4 | Declan Rice |
| 8 | Elliot Anderson |
| 3 | Nico O’Reilly |
| 6 | Marc Guéhi |
| 2 | Ezri Konsa |
| 25 | Djed Spence |
| 1 | Jordan Pickford |
- Will not play: None reported.
- Questionable: None reported.
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Key Players to Watch
Gilberto Mora has made history at this tournament, becoming only the second-youngest player ever to start a World Cup knockout match — surpassed only by Pelé — and his influence could prove pivotal once again against England. Mexico as a team have also etched their name into the record books, becoming only the second side since 1994 to shut out the opposition in each of their first four World Cup matches, a defensive platform that Javier Aguirre will be determined to maintain into the knockout stage.