England would play Mexico in the World Cup round of 16 , with kick-off at 1:00 a.m. BST on Monday, July 6, 2026. The match is set for the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City , and locally it’s a Sunday, July 5 fixture at 6:00 p.m.

Match timing

  • UK time: 1:00 a.m. BST, Monday, July 6, 2026.
  • Local time in Mexico City: 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 5, 2026.
  • Stage: World Cup last 16 / round of 16.

Why this matters

That means England’s next knockout match is an away-style trip to one of the most famous stadiums in football, and the altitude in Mexico City has been highlighted as a major challenge.

TL;DR: England play Mexico on Monday, July 6 at 1:00 a.m. BST in the World Cup last 16.