Mexico
England
Resumen del equipo
In their latest World Cup match, Mexico hosted Ecuador and secured a convincing 2-0 victory. This win continues their strong performance in the tournament, maintaining their perfect record.
Match statistics (Mexico vs Ecuador):
Resumen del equipo
England faced Congo DR in their last World Cup outing, winning 2-1 at home. This victory adds to their strong showing in the tournament, keeping them in contention.
Match statistics (England vs Congo DR):
In a captivating encounter, England triumphed over Mexico with a score of 3-2, advancing to the quarter-finals of the World Cup. The match showcased a blend of tactical discipline and individual brilliance, particularly from Jude Bellingham, who netted two goals in quick succession.
England started strong, with Bellingham finding the net in the 36th minute, followed by another just two minutes later, establishing a 2-0 lead. Mexico responded just before halftime through J. Quinones, who closed the gap to 2-1, setting the stage for a dramatic second half.
The second half saw England's Harry Kane convert a penalty in the 60th minute, extending their lead to 3-1. Despite being reduced to ten men after J. Quansah's red card in the 54th minute, England maintained composure. Mexico's Raúl Jimenez scored a penalty in the 69th minute, reigniting hopes for the home side.
Statistically, Mexico dominated possession with 66% and launched 18 total shots compared to England's 6. However, England's efficiency in front of goal proved decisive, as they capitalized on their limited chances. The match also featured a total of 14 fouls from Mexico, highlighting their aggressive approach.
This encounter exemplified the unpredictability of knockout football, with England's resilience under pressure ultimately securing their place in the next round, while Mexico's valiant effort fell just short.
Mexico has shown strong form in their last 10 matches, winning 8 and losing none, scoring a total of 16 goals while conceding only 3. This gives them an impressive average of 2.0 goals per game and a clean sheet in several matches. England, on the other hand, has also been in good form, winning 6 of their last 10 matches, scoring 14 goals and conceding 6, averaging 1.4 goals per game. Both teams are entering this match with high confidence.
In their head-to-head encounters, England has won the only match played against Mexico, with a score of 3-2. The match featured a high number of goals, averaging 5.00 goals per game in their previous encounters. Mexico's recent matches have seen them dominate possession, averaging 66% in their last match, while England managed 34%. The expected goals (xG) for Mexico in their last match was 1.87 compared to England's 1.55, indicating a competitive matchup in terms of offensive capabilities.
Expect a tactical battle where Mexico will push for possession, while England will look to capitalize on counter-attacks. The match could see a high number of corners and fouls, reflecting the intensity of the knockout stage.
R. Rangel
G
J. Sanchez
D
C. Montes
D
J. Vasquez
D
J. Gallardo
D
G. Mora
M
E. Lira
M
L. Romo
M
R. Alvarado
F
R. Jimenez
F
J. Quinones
F
J. Pickford
G
D. Spence
D
E. Konsa
D
M. Guehi
D
N. O'Reilly
D
E. Anderson
M
D. Rice
M
N. Madueke
M
J. Bellingham
M
M. Rashford
M
H. Kane
F
