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6 July 2026 130 comments
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Thunder and lighting not withstanding, another quarter-final place will be decided at the Azteca Stadium this morning as Mexico host England.

Kick-off is at 02:00 BST (delayed by one hour).

The winner of this match will face Norway in Miami after Erling Haaland et al knocked Brazil out of the tournament on Sunday.

TEAM NEWS

Mexico are unchanged from their 2-0 last-32 win over Ecuador.

Goalkeeper Raul Rangel ($3.9m) is the only ‘El Tricolor’ player to boast more than 5% ownership in Fantasy. He is part of a defence that is yet to concede a goal at the tournament.

Julian Quinones ($5.6m) has notched 33 points in four matches, thanks to three goals and one assist. No Mexico player has more points.

Thomas Tuchel makes three changes for the Three Lions.

Jarell Quansah ($4.4m), Bukayo Saka ($9.5m) and Anthony Gordon ($7.0m) come into the side, with Djed Spence ($4.5m), Noni Madueke ($6.1m) and Marcus Rashford ($7.5m) dropping to the bench.

Five of England’s eleven starters are eligible for Scouting Bonus, including Ezri Konsa ($4.8m).

LINE-UPS

Mexico XI: Rangel, Gallardo, Vasquez, Montes, Sanchez, Romo, Lira, Mora, Quinones, Jimenez, Alvarado

Subs: Acevedo, Alvarez, Chavez Garcia, Chavez, Fidelgo, Gimenez, Gonzalez, Gutierrez, Huerta Valera, Martinez, Ochoa, Pineda, Reyes, Vargas, Vega

England XI: Pickford, Quansah, Guehi, Konsa, O’Reilly, Rice, Anderson, Saka, Bellingham, Gordon, Kane

Subs: Burn, Chalobah, Eze, Henderson D, Henderson J, James, Madueke, Mainoo, Rashford, Rogers, Spence, Stones, Toney, Trafford, Watkins


FFScout Tom <p>Deputy General Manager. Forever chasing the top 10K. Chelsea fan.&nbsp;</p>

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  1. Travel Notes
    • 3 Years
    2 hours, 17 mins ago

    Here comes the longest minute.

    1. Travel Notes
      • 3 Years
      2 hours ago

      They think it's all over. Just wide, for a corner.

      1. Travel Notes
        • 3 Years
        2 hours ago

        Another Mexico corner.

  2. Travel Notes
    • 3 Years
    2 hours, 14 mins ago

    Referee blows his whistle. England win 3-2 in the Azteca.

  3. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    2 hours, 14 mins ago

    Well done England

  4. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    2 hours, 13 mins ago

    They should have never subbed Quinine, most dangerous player

  5. Travel Notes
    • 3 Years
    2 hours, 13 mins ago

    Pubs are still open for an hour.

    1. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      1 hour, 54 mins ago

      Only 20:10 where I am loads of hours left open

  6. threeputt
    • 16 Years
    2 hours, 9 mins ago

    Well I wouldn't want to be a latecomer taping it and watching it 'live', that last 20 was horrible. How can I go to sleep after that, too high !

  7. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    2 hours, 8 mins ago

    Mexicans got amazing team spirit I must say

    1. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      1 hour, 52 mins ago

      Jimenez just beast for them

  8. The Florentine assassin
    • 3 Years
    2 hours, 6 mins ago

    Congrats England. I was expecting it to be 0-0 My 2 players took a battering Pickford & Vasquez 🙂

    1. Mozumbus
      • 4 Years
      1 hour, 46 mins ago

      Vasquez here, now looks silly that I put the armband on him lol
      Quinones saving a bad round for me so far

      1. The Florentine assassin
        • 3 Years
        1 hour, 40 mins ago

        Yes I had it on Pickford so not quite as bad but thankfully for both of us we can change our captains and sub some players out. I might regret taking the 'C' off Mbappe's 18 points. Hopefully N Mendes (not so confident of him keeping a clean sheet against Spain 🙂 ) Then I have Tillman, Messi & Munoz so I hope 1 of those come up with some respectability, preferably Tillman as he is not owned by many.

        1. Mozumbus
          • 4 Years
          1 hour, 37 mins ago

          I'm putting it on Cucurella then Messi, got Munoz but hoping I'll not need it by then
          Have Mbappe but made an error then and put the armband on Dembelle by mistake thinking it's Mbappe, was so sleepy lol
          So no opportunity cost to me so far
          Good luck!

          1. The Florentine assassin
            • 3 Years
            1 hour, 32 mins ago

            Yes I would rather have Cucurella Than Mendes but Messi & Tillman I am hopeful for. Good luck to you also.

  9. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    2 hours, 5 mins ago

    First defeat at home in 80 games

  10. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    2 hours, 4 mins ago

    Shearer is developing a Fergie nose 😆

  11. Mozumbus
    • 4 Years
    2 hours, 3 mins ago

    Congratulations English fans!
    It was an uphill task

  12. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    2 hours, 1 min ago

    At least Quansah red card will be suspended like Balogun’s

    1. Travel Notes
      • 3 Years
      1 hour, 45 mins ago

      Let's hope so.

    2. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      1 hour, 43 mins ago

      (Rooney heard me)

  13. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    2 hours, 1 min ago

    Lol at Kane 😆

    1. Travel Notes
      • 3 Years
      1 hour, 44 mins ago

      Great voice.

    2. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      1 hour, 42 mins ago

      Leave me alone!

  14. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    1 hour, 48 mins ago

    Hendo MOTM. Takes something special to get booked and stretchered of without playing

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      1 hour, 35 mins ago

      *off

  15. Mozumbus
    • 4 Years
    1 hour, 45 mins ago

    I have chosen to keep Lamine rather than switching to Haaland, hope Lamine makes it for me lol

  16. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 hour, 25 mins ago

    Well done England! Fantastic game!

  17. One for All
    • 7 Years
    30 mins ago

    I'm playing 433 trying to sub in Munoz for Olise but all my midfielders are greyed out, can only sub him in for defenders and strikers.

    Any reason why I can't sub Olise in?

    Thanks

    Thanks.

  18. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    12 mins ago

    O'reilly cap stick or twist?