Cyprus Mail5 Jul 2026

Mexico chase another slice of World Cup history as England return to the Azteca

Mexico will bid to continue their remarkable World Cup run when they face England in the last 16 on Sunday, with Javier Aguirre’s side standing one victory away from a first quarter-final appearance in 40 years.

The co-hosts have emerged as one of the tournament’s surprise packages, winning all four matches without conceding a goal — a feat achieved previously by only two teams at a World Cup after four games, Brazil in 1986 and Italy in 1990....

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