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The reality behind Mexico’s Azteca record – how worried should England really be?

Much has been made of the co-hosts’ home record, but is it as fearsome as it seems?

The Independent UK · Jul 4

Mexico vs. England: Why Is the Estadio Azteca So Tough for Opponents?

El Tri hosts England in one of the most attract ties in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 4

Mexico City swept up in World Cup fever as El Tri capture imaginations like never before

England will arrive at the tournament’s pulsating heart to find expectations soaring and the streets and bars abuzz

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

Mexico's Fast Start, Not Its Famous Defense, Sinks Ecuador at the Azteca

Mexico beat 10-man Ecuador 2-0 at the Azteca, ending a 40-year World Cup knockout drought behind two early goals and a red-card meltdown.

Latin Times · Jul 1

Mexico Player Ratings vs. Ecuador: El Tri Earns First Knockout Stage Win in 40 Years

Mexico’s 2–0 victory over Ecuador in the round of 32 sent the South Americans packing.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 1

World Cup 2026: Mexico beat Ecuador to reach last 16 and end 40-year knockout drought

Mexico ended a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout-stage victory on Tuesday, beating Ecuador 2-0 to reach the last 16. Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez secured El Tri's first win beyond the group stage since the 1986 tournament they hosted.

France 24 · Jul 1

Who is Gilberto Mora? Mexico’s 17-year-old starlet shines in World Cup win against Ecuador

Mora is one of world football’s hottest prospects and was superb in Mexico’s last-32 victory

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Incredible Mexico record at Azteca stadium is a warning to England

El Tri haven't reached the World Cup quarter-finals since 1986 but they have a powerful trick up their sleeves

FourFourTwo · Jul 1

How to Watch Mexico vs. Ecuador on TV, Live Stream—World Cup

El Tri and La Tri meet in the round of 32 at the Estadio Azteca with Mexico dreaming of continuing its fantastic World Cup campaign.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 30

Mexico face up to their most terrifying opponent: the ghost of World Cup game four

El Tri have made a habit of qualifying from the group stage and then falling at the first hurdle. They are hoping the memory of 1986 will help end the curse

The Guardian - US · Jun 30