Mexico-England World Cup odds for Round of 16 add to intrigue

· Yahoo Sports

One of the most anticipated games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup goes down on Sunday, July 5, with Mexico welcoming England to Estadio Azteca in Mexico City for what is sure to be a wild atmosphere.

Sunday’s game is set to go down at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX, despite some discussion about moving kick off to 2:00 p.m. ET due to weather concerns. But after pushback from the Mexican Football Federation and the English FA, FIFA decided to move forward with the scheduled primetime start.

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Entering the Round of 16 clash, El Tri has lost just two competitive matches in 56 years at their home stadium.

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Despite the impressive record, the oddsmakers list Mexico as an underdog entering the showdown with England, which is returning to Estadio Azteca for the first time since Diego Maradona’s infamous “Hand of God” goal.

June 24, 2026; Mexico City, Mexico; Mexico fans with a flag inside the stadium before the match. Mandatory Credit: Annegret Hilse-Reuters via Imagn Images

Mexico is a +105 underdog to advance, and a +210 underdog to win in regular time. Considering their record, Mexico is a popular underdog pick with 57 percent of the bets placed going towards El Tri to reach the quarterfinals.

Who will you be placing a wager on?

All of the information you need for Sunday night’s primetime showdown can be seen below.

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Mexico vs. England Betting Odds, TV & Viewing Info

June 30, 2026; Mexico City, Mexico; Mexico’s Julian Quinones and teammates celebrate after the match. Mandatory Credit: Raquel Cunha-Reuters via Imagn Images

Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Venue: Estadio Azteca
TV Info: FOX, Telemundo
Live StreamStream 1 | Stream 2

Betting Odds (via DraftKings Sportsbook)

To Advance: Mexico +105, England -135
Moneyline (90 Minutes): Mexico +210, Draw: +215, England +145
Total Goals (2.5) O/U: Over +135, Under -165

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