England vs Mexico LIVE: Watch World Cup 2026 last 16 build-up, start time, lineups & weather updates
Crossing the musical divideMexico v England (02:00 BST, delayed)Phil McNultyBBC Sport chief football writer at The AztecaIn the absence of any football, the stadium DJ is playing a clever game here at The Azteca.He is playing clearly beloved Mexican song (deafening cheers and singing) followed by very English songs such as Oasis then Blur's "Song 2 (furious booing from Mexico's fans).We know what he's up to - and it's working a treat.PostMexico v England (01:00 BST)Need something to fill the time before kick-off?BBC Radio 1 have created dance edits for teams playing at the World Cup, so why not listen to Matty Chiabi's mix of big England football anthems?Listen here'Players will just want to get out there'Mexico v England (02:00 BST, delayed)Alan ShearerFormer England striker on BBC OneWe've got our jackets on, it's only 14 or 15 degrees, and it has been pouring down with rain for the last few hours. The pitch should be perfect. I bet the players are fed up of talk of altitude and whatnot, they will just want to get out there and play.Thunderstorm cells tracking towards AztecaMexico v England (02:00 BST, delayed)Simon KingLead weather presenter, BBC WeatherI’ve been tracking the heavy showers and thunderstorms over the last hour and there are currently a couple of thunderstorm cells to the north of Mexico City that are tracking south toward the Azteca stadium.It will take at least an hour for them to clear south and out of the vicinity of the stadium.We’ll need it to be clear by 8 miles before 01:30 to stick to the delayed 02:00 kick off but the overall risk of storms should subside.'We are waiting for this historical match'Mexico v England (02:00 BST, delayed)Rodrigo LaraMexican football journalist on BBC Radio 5 LiveI have to say, once again, welcome to Mexico City. We are waiting for this historical match already. It has been an amazing atmosphere.When you walk into this stadium you can feel the history. This stadium is such an amazing place.Mexico fans in full voice despite delayMexico v England (02:00 BST, delayed)Phil McNultyBBC Sport chief football writer at The AztecaJust moments after the delayed kick-off was announced, a very heartfelt Mexican song started to play and the fans all joined in to make it a very dramatic renditionAs you probably already know, it was "Hasta Que Te Conoci (En Vivo Desde el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes) by Juan Gabriel.It has certainly got them going here. The Mexican fans loved every second of it.It was followed by Oasis' "Don't Look Back In Anger". The Mexico supporters not so keen on that.PostMexico v England (01:00 BST)If you've not had enough of the altitude chat, well here's a bit more.As we all know Estadio Azteca sits 2,240 metres above sea level, which in case you were wondering, equates to 1,114 Dan Burns.PostMexico v England (02:00 BST, delayed)Since we've got a delay and Norway have just knocked Brazil out of the World Cup to reach the quarter-finals and Wayne Rooney said, if that happened, he would row down the River Mersey...You thinking what I'm thinking?We could send Wayne on his way now?'Don't get caught up in it'Mexico v England (02:00 BST, delayed)Wayne RooneyFormer England striker on BBC OneWhen you prepare for a game you expect it to happen at the time you are given, but you just need to keep your focus and not get caught up in it. The players are all professional enough and have good people around them, I don't think it will affect them that much.'Players might need top up towards end of game'Mexico v England (02:00 BST, delayed)Micah RichardsFormer England defender on BBC OneOn where the players may feel the impact of the hour delay:It is the nutrition side of things. For me because I was a player who did high intensity runs up and down, I would always make sure that three hours before the game I got exactly what I needed. For an hour delay maybe it won't impact things too much, but towards the end of the game they might need a top up [of energy].PostMexico v England (02:00 BST, delayed)FIFAHere's the official statement regarding kick-off:Due to adverse weather conditions in Mexico City, including risk caused by lightning in the vicinity of the stadium, the kick-off of the World Cup 2026 round of 16 match between Mexico and England has been delayed to 19.00 local time (21:00 EDT). The safety and security of all individuals is Fifa’s priority. We thank all fans for their understanding and cooperation.
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