World Cup 2026: history of Mexico vs England encounters

05.07.26 FT World Cup

Mexico

2

:

England

3

England, trailing for much of the match against DR Congo, managed to escape elimination thanks to a late brace from Harry Kane in the final quarter of an hour.

This 2-1 victory sends the Three Lions through to join Mexico in the Round of 16 at the World Cup.

Earlier, co-hosts Mexico had dispatched Ecuador 2-0, with goals from Quinones and Jimenez.

Before facing El Tri on Monday, July 6 at 00:00 GMT, England can boast a favorable record against this opponent, highlighted by their victory at the 1966 World Cup, which they went on to win.

Here’s the head-to-head record between the two national teams:

May 24, 1959 – Friendly: Mexico 2-1 England

May 10, 1961 – Friendly: England 8-0 Mexico

July 16, 1966 – World Cup (Group A): England 2-0 Mexico

June 1, 1969 – Friendly: Mexico 0-0 England

June 9, 1985 – Friendly: Mexico 1-0 England

May 17, 1986 – Friendly: England 3-0 Mexico

March 29, 1997 – Friendly: England 2-0 Mexico

May 25, 2001 – Friendly: England 4-0 Mexico

May 24, 2010 – Friendly: England 3-1 Mexico

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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