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Who Could England Face in World Cup Quarter-Finals? Dates, Times, and Venues Explained

England has secured a place in the last-16 of the World Cup and now prepares for a challenging trip to Mexico. Captain Harry Kane was once again the hero during their opening knockout match, scoring an equaliser before delivering a spectacular winner against DR Congo in Atlanta. Despite falling behind early and facing a tough contest, England showed resilience to claim victory.

The next hurdle is Mexico, the tournament hosts, who defeated Ecuador 2-0 in their Round of 32 encounter. This clash will take place at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The stadium has been a fortress for Mexico, boasting 70 wins in 89 games and only two losses there. The match will be the 92nd of the tournament and scheduled for 1am UK time on Monday, July 6. It follows the Brazil versus Norway game happening earlier that evening in New York at 9pm.

Potential Opponents in the Quarter-Finals

If England triumphs over Mexico, they will meet either Brazil or Norway in the quarter-finals. That match is set for 10pm on Saturday, July 11 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Brazil advanced by edging out Japan, while Norway relied on a late goal from Erling Haaland to overcome Ivory Coast.

Recent Last-32 Results

  • South Africa 0-1 Canada
  • Brazil 2-1 Japan
  • Germany 1-1 Paraguay (Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties)
  • Netherlands 1-1 Morocco (Morocco won 3-2 on penalties)
  • Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway
  • France 3-0 Sweden
  • Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
  • England 2-1 DR Congo
  • Belgium 3-2 Senegal (AET)
  • United States 2-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina

Player Reactions

"It feels amazing to be honest. What a crazy game," said Harry Kane after his decisive performance. "We faced a tough, organised team. After the first hydration break, we lifted our level. The goalkeeper made some incredible saves, but we kept pushing and the moments came. You have to stay patient in these games. We are in a stage where grinding out wins is important. I told the boys to enjoy it because sometimes as England players, we don’t celebrate enough. Over 90 minutes, we’re tough to handle."
Elliot Anderson added: "It was really good fun but stressful. We stuck together and played well. The half-time score wasn’t what we wanted, but we believed in each other and stayed positive. Facing Mexico in Mexico City will probably be one of the best games of your career. It’s going to be a huge test and we’re ready to work hard and hopefully get through it."

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