Where to watch Mexico vs England match

**Quick answer:** The Mexico vs England Round of 16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is on **Sunday, July 5, 2026** , and you can watch it on:
  • USA: FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish), stream via fubo, FOX One/FOX Sports app, or Peacock (Spanish)
  • UK & Ireland: BBC One, stream on BBC iPlayer
  • India: Zee5 (with Zee5’s World Cup package)
  • Australia: SBS (and presumably Stan Sport depending on your region’s package)

The game was originally scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET, but due to severe weather at Estadio Azteca, kick-off was delayed to 9:00 p.m. ET (which is 3:00 a.m. BST on Monday, July 6 in the UK).

Match basics

  • Tournament: 2026 FIFA World Cup – Round of 16
  • Teams: Mexico vs England
  • Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
  • kick-off (final): 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT
  • UK time: 3:00 a.m. BST, Monday, July 6
  • Venue: Estadio Azteca (Mexico City Stadium), Mexico City, Mexico
  • Capacity: ~87,500
The match became one of the biggest trending football stories of the tournament, with heavy discussion on forums and social media about Kane, Bellingham, Mexico’s home advantage, and the weather delay.

How to watch in the United States

TV channels

  • English: FOX
  • Spanish: Telemundo

Both channels carry full live coverage of the match, including pre-match analysis and post-match reactions.

Live streaming options

You can stream the game without cable via:

  • fubo – carries FOX and Telemundo; new users can often start a free trial.
  • FOX One / FOX Sports app or website – FOX’s own streaming platforms; usually require a login from a TV provider, but sometimes offer short free trials or promotional access.
  • Peacock – for Spanish-language coverage via Telemundo’s stream.

“You can watch Mexico vs. England live on FOX, or stream it live and on demand on FOX One and FOX Sports.”

If you’re hunting for “free” options, the most reliable legal route is a free trial on fubo or DIRECTV Stream, then cancel if you don’t want to continue.

How to watch in the UK and Ireland

  • TV: BBC One
  • Streaming: BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport Online
  • Late replay: BBC Two at 7:10 a.m. BST (spoiler-free) and again on BBC iPlayer.

The match kicks off at 1:00 a.m. (or 3:00 a.m. after the delay) on Monday, July 6, so many UK fans are discussing “watching it at breakfast” or recording it to watch later.

International options (quick guide)

Region| Main broadcaster / streamer| Notes
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India| Zee5| Requires World Cup streaming package on Zee5
Australia| SBS (free-to-air)| May also be on Stan Sport depending on region
Latin America| Various regional sports networks (e.g., ESPN, Fox)| Check local FIFA 2026 rights in your country
Rest of Europe| Local FIFA partners (e.g., ITV, RAI, etc.)| Depends on your country’s broadcast deal

Zee5 and SBS are explicitly mentioned for India and Australia respectively.

If you’re searching on forums and social media

On football forums and Twitter/X threads, people are trending around:

  • The weather delay and whether it changed the flow of the game.
  • Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham as match-writers for England.
  • Where to legally stream cheaply or “for free” using trials.
  • Debate over whether Mexico’s home advantage at the Azteca was enough to overcome England’s squad depth.

You’ll often see blockquotes like:

“El Tri and the Three Lions collide at the Azteca in an epic last 16 clash at the 2026 men’s World Cup.”

Final checklist before you tune in

  1. Confirm your time zone:
    • US Eastern: 9:00 p.m. ET, July 5
    • UK: 3:00 a.m. BST, July 6
  2. Pick your platform:
    • US: FOX via fubo, FOX One, or Peacock (Spanish)
    • UK: BBC One / BBC iPlayer
  3. Check for free trials: fubo, DIRECTV, or similar, if you don’t already have a subscription.
  4. Have a backup: Know both the English (FOX/BBC) and Spanish (Telemundo/Peacock) options if one stream fails.

Bottom note:
Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.