1/8 ·
Mexico
4-3-3
Javier Aguirre
HT: 1-2
England
4-2-3-1
Thomas Tuchel
WinnerUpdated:
Half Time
1–2
90 Min
2–3
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Mexico
4-3-3 · Javier Aguirre
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
England
4-2-3-1 · Thomas Tuchel
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
For readers in Namibia, it was the kind of knockout tie that rewards close attention on SuperSport and DStv, with momentum shifting several times inside 90 minutes.
England's opening hour carried the sharper edge. The away team took control with goals in the 36th and 38th minutes, then added a penalty in the 60th minute to push the score to 3-1. Thomas Tuchel's side lined up in a 4-2-3-1, and the shape looked built to stretch Mexico before the break and hold territory after it. The scoreline also underlined the value of taking chances at key moments: a two-goal burst before half time and a third goal from the spot gave England a cushion that proved essential once the match opened up again.
Mexico, coached by Javier Aguirre in a 4-3-3, never let the game drift away quietly. A home goal in the 42nd minute cut the deficit to 2-1 before the interval, and another penalty in the 69th minute brought the margin back to one. Estadio Azteca responded to every shift in the score, and the attendance of 80824 gave the evening a big-stage feel. Even with England in front for long spells, the home side found enough response to make the final minutes tense, which kept the result alive well beyond the first half of the match.
The discipline story mattered as much as the goals. England received a yellow card in the 1st minute, then a red card at 54 minutes, but still found a way to control enough of the contest to protect the lead. Mexico picked up yellow cards in the 71st and 90th minutes, while England added yellow cards in the 68th and 72nd minutes before another away booking in the 90th minute. Jude Bellingham was named player of the match, a recognition that fits a game in which England produced the key moments at the right times and then had to manage the pressure that followed.
For Namibia, the appeal of a game like this is clear: World Cup Final Stage football at Estadio Azteca delivered the sort of late tension that fans can track live through SuperSport and DStv. England's result was built on efficiency in front of goal and enough resilience after the red card, while Mexico's response showed why the score stayed tight to the finish.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Mexico/Ecuador and England/DR Congo will meet at Estadio Azteca in World Cup Final Stage 1/8, with a place in the last eight at stake and Namibia fans able to follow the action at Monday 06 July, 02:00 CAT. In a knockout tie at this level, the opening hour will matter as much as the final score, and both sides will arrive knowing that one decisive mistake can end the road.
For Namibia readers tracking the match, the timing is friendly and the viewing path is clear through SuperSport and DStv. That matters because this is the kind of fixture that can turn on a single moment, especially when the competition name is World Cup Final Stage and the round is 1/8. Estadio Azteca gives the game a major stage, and the pressure of knockout football should sharpen every duel, every set piece, and every transition.
The central storyline will be how Mexico/Ecuador manage the demands of home territory at Estadio Azteca against England/DR Congo, a pairing that already carries the tension of elimination football. In the World Cup Final Stage, 1/8 is the point where control counts, so the first team to settle possession, territory, and defensive spacing will try to force the other into chasing the game. For both sets of players, the route forward will be simple in principle and difficult in execution: keep the structure, protect the box, and take the cleanest chance available.
At this stage, the most important edge is not flair but clarity, and that will suit the side that can turn the round's stakes into composure rather than anxiety. Mexico/Ecuador will want to keep the game on their terms at Estadio Azteca, while England/DR Congo will look to make the contest uncomfortable and direct. In a tie defined by the competition's knockout structure, the team that manages the early exchanges best will be the one that keeps the path to the next round open.
For Namibia fans, this is exactly the kind of late-night knockout fixture that rewards attention from the first whistle. The matchup, the venue, and the round all point to a game decided by concentration and execution rather than margin for error.
The result will send one side into the next round of the World Cup Final Stage and leave the other with the knockout exit that comes with 1/8 football.
England didn't manage to convince the spectators that they are the better team, but they came out as the winners.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Mexico: 67%, England: 33%.
Jordan Pickford from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Roberto Alvarado swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Daniel Burn successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Alvaro Fidalgo is blocked
Marc Guehi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Raul Jimenez is blocked
Daniel Burn from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Roberto Alvarado swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
John Stones relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Roberto Alvarado from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Anthony Gordon relieves the pressure with a clearance
Erik Lira makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Morgan Rogers relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ezri Konsa from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Mexico: 66%, England: 34%.
Safe hands from Jordan Pickford as he comes out and claims the ball
Roberto Alvarado from Mexico swings in the corner from the right.
Santiago Gimenez is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Djed Spence relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Jose Rangel as he comes out and claims the ball
Jesus Gallardo relieves the pressure with a clearance
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee shows Jordan Henderson the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The referee is not having the complaints from Johan Vasquez who is given a yellow card for dissent
Johan Vasquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for England
Raul Jimenez from Mexico fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
The cross by Jesus Gallardo from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Declan Rice successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Edson Alvarez is blocked
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Daniel Burn successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Raul Jimenez is blocked
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Jose Rangel as he comes out and claims the ball
Goal kick for England
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jude Bellingham wins an air challenge against Johan Vasquez
Goal kick for England
Jesus Gallardo from Mexico tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Jude Bellingham shoots from outside the box, but Jose Rangel has it under control
Jude Bellingham tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Jose Rangel
Anthony Gordon makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for England
Jordan Pickford from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brian Gutierrez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ezri Konsa from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Today's attendance is 80824
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jordan Pickford from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The fourth official shows there are 11 minute(s) of time to be added
Jude Bellingham from England goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Roberto Alvarado
Roberto Alvarado makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
Harry Kane is leaving the field to be replaced by Morgan Rogers in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Mexico: 64%, England: 36%.
Raul Jimenez is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa
Edson Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alvaro Fidalgo shoots from outside the box, but Jordan Pickford has it under control
Alvaro Fidalgo tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Jordan Pickford
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marc Guehi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Djed Spence from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jude Bellingham relieves the pressure with a clearance
A shot by Alvaro Fidalgo is blocked
Daniel Burn from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Anthony Gordon relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jude Bellingham relieves the pressure with a clearance
John Stones from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Jose Rangel as he comes out and claims the ball
Johan Vasquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Raul Jimenez from Mexico is ruled offside
The cross by Erik Lira from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Jordan Pickford from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Marc Guehi from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Jose Rangel as he comes out and claims the ball
Jude Bellingham makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Edson Alvarez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Mexico: 64%, England: 36%.
Raul Jimenez from Mexico goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ezri Konsa
Johan Vasquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Djed Spence wins an air challenge against Roberto Alvarado
Goal kick for England
Ezri Konsa from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Anthony Gordon relieves the pressure with a clearance
Djed Spence relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico with a potentially dangerous attack.
Safe hands from Jordan Pickford as he comes out and claims the ball
Marc Guehi from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Jose Rangel as he comes out and claims the ball
Goal kick for England
Santiago Gimenez from Mexico fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
The cross by Alvaro Fidalgo from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Julian Quinones is leaving the field to be replaced by Guillermo Martinez in a tactical substitution.
Jude Bellingham from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
England take a throw-in in their own half of the field
A chance presents itself to Edson Alvarez from Mexico but his header goes wide
Roberto Alvarado from Mexico swings in the corner from the left.
Ball possession: Mexico: 63%, England: 37%.
John Stones from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brian Gutierrez from Mexico takes a short corner kick from the left.
Jordan Pickford from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Roberto Alvarado swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jorge Sanchez is leaving the field to be replaced by Alvaro Fidalgo in a tactical substitution.
Djed Spence from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Daniel Burn from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ezri Konsa successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Brian Gutierrez is blocked
Mexico with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ezri Konsa from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Djed Spence relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Jesus Gallardo from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Jude Bellingham relieves the pressure with a clearance
John Stones from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Daniel Burn from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Djed Spence relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Raul Jimenez from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Ball possession: Mexico: 60%, England: 40%.
England with a clear defensive substitution.
Nico O'Reilly is leaving the field to be replaced by Djed Spence in a tactical substitution.
Elliot Anderson is leaving the field to be replaced by Daniel Burn in a tactical substitution.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
The referee shows Nico O'Reilly the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The referee shows Jorge Sanchez the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Brian Gutierrez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Mexico: 60%, England: 40%.
Nico O'Reilly makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Edson Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
With the goal, Mexico have reduced their deficit. Will they be capable of pulling something out of the game?
G O O O A A A L - Raul Jimenez from Mexico puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Jordan Pickford was close to denying the opportunity.
The referee is not having the complaints from Marc Guehi who is given a yellow card for dissent
After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for Mexico!
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Mexico.
The referee signals a free kick as Jude Bellingham from England trips Julian Quinones
PENALTY - Harry Kane from England concedes a penalty for dangerous play against Brian Gutierrez.
Elliot Anderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ezri Konsa from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by Julian Quinones from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
John Stones from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Roberto Alvarado swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
John Stones from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Mexico: 59%, England: 41%.
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Elliot Anderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Johan Vasquez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
England are in control of the ball.
Jordan Pickford from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jude Bellingham from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jordan Pickford from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
John Stones from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico with a potentially dangerous attack.
The referee signals a free kick as Edson Alvarez from Mexico trips Harry Kane
England are in control of the ball.
Brian Gutierrez fouls an opponent
Gilberto Mora is leaving the field to be replaced by Santiago Gimenez in a tactical substitution.
Luis Romo is leaving the field to be replaced by Brian Gutierrez in a tactical substitution.
G O O O A A A L - Harry Kane from England puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Jose Rangel was close to denying the opportunity.
Ball possession: Mexico: 61%, England: 39%.
Edson Alvarez could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
PENALTY - Jose Rangel from Mexico concedes a penalty for tripping Anthony Gordon.
England with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for England
Bukayo Saka is leaving the field to be replaced by John Stones in a tactical substitution.
Julian Quinones fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Julian Quinones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jude Bellingham makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Johan Vasquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Mexico: 61%, England: 39%.
Jesus Gallardo from Mexico goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Anthony Gordon
Harry Kane from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The game is restarted
SENT OFF! - After a serious foul Jarell Quansah is dismissed
CARD! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides to show a card for Jarell Quansah from England.
VAR - CARD! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card for a player from England.
The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
The referee signals a free kick as Jorge Sanchez from Mexico trips Anthony Gordon
England start a counter attack
Reckless challenge there. Jarell Quansah commits a rough foul on Jesus Gallardo
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Edson Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Raul Jimenez relieves the pressure with a clearance
England are in control of the ball.
Erik Lira relieves the pressure with a clearance
England are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Mexico: 63%, England: 37%.
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Roberto Alvarado from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Close! Nico O'Reilly with a great hit from long range that bounces off the post!
Edson Alvarez from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from England takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Julian Quinones relieves the pressure with a clearance
England are in control of the ball.
Marc Guehi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Julian Quinones is blocked
Erik Lira relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jarell Quansah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nico O'Reilly relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Harry Kane from England trips Erik Lira
Goal kick for England
Johan Vasquez wins an air challenge against Harry Kane
Safe hands from Jordan Pickford as he comes out and claims the ball
Mexico are in control of the ball.
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
Cesar Montes is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Edson Alvarez.
The second half is underway
Mexico has been the better team in this half
The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Mexico: 63%, England: 37%.
Jorge Sanchez is penalised for pushing Anthony Gordon
Anthony Gordon makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The cross by Julian Quinones from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marc Guehi from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Gilberto Mora swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jude Bellingham relieves the pressure with a clearance
A chance presents itself to Raul Jimenez from Mexico but his header goes wide
Roberto Alvarado from Mexico swings in the corner from the left.
Jordan Pickford makes a crucial save!
Raul Jimenez sends a header towards goal, but Jordan Pickford is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Roberto Alvarado from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
England take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Mexico
Harry Kane wins an air challenge against Johan Vasquez
Goal kick for England
Raul Jimenez from Mexico sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
Mexico with a potentially dangerous attack.
Elliot Anderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Mexico takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Elliot Anderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Jesus Gallardo from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jarell Quansah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Declan Rice from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico start a counter attack
Jesus Gallardo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
England are in control of the ball.
Elliot Anderson wins an air challenge against Luis Romo
Cesar Montes wins an air challenge against Harry Kane
Ball possession: Mexico: 61%, England: 39%.
Goal kick for England
Jorge Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Johan Vasquez wins an air challenge against Harry Kane
England take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Mexico
With the goal, Mexico have reduced their deficit. Will they be capable of pulling something out of the game?
G O O O A A A L - Julian Quinones volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right foot.
Ezri Konsa from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Bukayo Saka from England trips Jesus Gallardo
Bukayo Saka from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Julian Quinones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Harry Kane from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Bukayo Saka hand-balls
Bukayo Saka controls the ball with his hand
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Jude Bellingham relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Mexico: 58%, England: 42%.
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Gilberto Mora with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
Jude Bellingham made the key pass for the goal!
Harry Kane provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Jude Bellingham scores with the right foot!
Harry Kane creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
England start a counter attack
Elliot Anderson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico are in control of the ball.
England managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
The cross by Bukayo Saka from England successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Declan Rice made the key pass for the goal!
Bukayo Saka provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Jude Bellingham England scores with a header.
The cross by Bukayo Saka from England successfully finds a teammate in the box.
England are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Jordan Pickford as he comes out and claims the ball
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Luis Romo wins an air challenge against Harry Kane
England take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Mexico: 54%, England: 46%.
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Nico O'Reilly relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jesus Gallardo relieves the pressure with a clearance
England are in control of the ball.
Gilberto Mora from Mexico goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nico O'Reilly
Anthony Gordon makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for England
Luis Romo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Declan Rice makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ezri Konsa from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Mexico take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jarell Quansah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Mexico: 52%, England: 48%.
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Jorge Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for England
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Jorge Sanchez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jude Bellingham makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Erik Lira makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Marc Guehi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Gilberto Mora relieves the pressure with a clearance
Elliot Anderson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
England are in control of the ball.
Raul Jimenez is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa
Good effort by Anthony Gordon as he directs a shot on target, but Jose Rangel saves it
England with a potentially dangerous attack.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Ball possession: Mexico: 53%, England: 47%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Erik Lira makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Mexico
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Cesar Montes from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Declan Rice swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Erik Lira from Mexico intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
England with a potentially dangerous attack.
England are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Mexico: 52%, England: 48%.
Cesar Montes from Mexico goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jude Bellingham
Declan Rice successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Gilberto Mora is blocked
Johan Vasquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
England are in control of the ball.
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Johan Vasquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Jesus Gallardo from Mexico trips Bukayo Saka
Julian Quinones makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jarell Quansah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
England take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Harry Kane from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Roberto Alvarado swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jude Bellingham from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Roberto Alvarado swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jordan Pickford makes a crucial save!
Raul Jimenez sends a header towards goal, but Jordan Pickford is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Roberto Alvarado from Mexico successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Mexico: 40%, England: 60%.
Goal kick for England
Bukayo Saka relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Jose Rangel as he comes out and claims the ball
Marc Guehi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
England are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Jordan Pickford as he comes out and claims the ball
Jorge Sanchez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Mexico
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Erik Lira makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Mexico: 50%, England: 50%.
England are in control of the ball.
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Declan Rice from England takes a short corner kick from the left.
Jorge Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
England are trying to create something here.
England are in control of the ball.
Gilberto Mora is penalised for pushing Marc Guehi
The game is restarted
The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
Erik Lira from Mexico goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jude Bellingham
Marc Guehi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Mexico: 62%, England: 38%.
Cesar Montes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jorge Sanchez is penalised for pushing Anthony Gordon
Elliot Anderson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mexico are in control of the ball.
Ezri Konsa successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Raul Jimenez is blocked
Mexico are trying to create something here.
Mexico are in control of the ball.
The game is restarted
Luis Romo is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Declan Rice from England receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
Dangerous challenge by Declan Rice from England. Luis Romo on the receiving end of that.
Elliot Anderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mexico take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jose Rangel relieves the pressure with a clearance
The pitch is wet and slippery and it is not helping the players.
The humidity is high today.
England kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Mexico City Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Mexico City Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Mexico City Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Mexico City Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Mexico City Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Mexico City Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Namibia have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Namibia broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Namibia is at 02:00 CAT on Monday 06 July 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Namibia have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Namibia broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions have been listed for either 1A/3CEFHI or 1L/3EHIJK.
In the last 8 meetings, 1A/3CEFHI have 0 wins, 0 draws and 0 wins for 1L/3EHIJK.
This is a World Cup Final Stage match in Round 1 at Estadio Azteca, Namibia.
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Finished
Attendance
80,824
Minute
90+7'
Winner
England
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