England are heading to Estadio Azteca for a World Cup round of 16 clash with Mexico.
The tournament co-hosts have won every game so far, without conceding a goal, and boast a ridiculous home record at their iconic Mexico City home.
Add to that the problem of altitude and some injury concerns, and the Three Lions look to have their work cut out to reach the quarter-finals.
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But as we’ve seen so many times, under Gareth Southgate and now Thomas Tuchel, you write this team off at your peril.
So as Monday’s monumental tie approaches, what is the latest team news? And how could both sides set up?
Radio Times brings you the predicted team news for Mexico v England at World Cup 2026.
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Mexico v England team news
Declan Rice has eased fears over an injury but England are once again sweating on the fitness of right-back options Reece James and Jarell Quansah, who both missed the DR Congo game.
James is nursing a hamstring issue, though reports suggest he is hoping to be fit for Monday, while Quansah hurt his ankle in the 2-0 victory over Panama and Tuchel has suggested he is making good progress.
Even so, it would be no surprise to see Tuchel keep his backline the same at the Azteca.
Anthony Gordon may get the nod over Marcus Rashford on the left after an impressive impact off the bench in the round of 32.
Mexico v England predicted line-ups
Mexico: Rangel; Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Gallardo; Mora, Lira, Romo; Alvarado, Jimenez, Quinones
England: Pickford; Spence, Konsa, Guehi, O’Reilly; Rice, Anderson; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane
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Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.
