2026 World Cup: Mexico Advances, Awaits England vs. DRC Winner

Mexico qualified for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup on the morning of July 1, 2026, following a decisive victory against Ecuador. This victory marked the end of a long wait for Mexico, who had not reached the knockout stage since 1994. Mexico is set to return to the field during the night of July 5-6. A home match awaits them, with kickoff scheduled for 4:00 AM GMT. They will face the winner of the match between England and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with the Three Lions and the Leopards scheduled to compete on the evening of July 1 at 4:00 PM GMT.