# England fighting history as well as Mexican nation in Azteca cauldron

- Published: 2026-07-05T11:34:49Z
- Updated: 2026-07-05T17:00:58Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvg7z7zxkw9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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England will be battling against history as well as entire nation when the face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at The Azteca, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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