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England's Possible Opponents in World Cup Quarter-Finals: Dates, Times, and Venues

The path for England at the World Cup has become unpredictable with the expanded 48-team format. The Three Lions secured their place in the knockout stages and are preparing for a challenging match against Mexico.

Captain Harry Kane once again proved decisive during England's Round of 32 match held in Atlanta. Despite falling behind early to DR Congo, England managed to turn the game around thanks to Kane’s header equaliser followed by a remarkable winning goal.

England will face a quick recovery and a long journey to Mexico City for the next round at the iconic Estadio Azteca, where Mexico enjoys a formidable home record, boasting 70 victories from 89 matches and suffering just two losses.

Who Could England Meet in the Quarter-Finals?

Following Mexico’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador in their Round of 32 encounter, England is set to meet the tournament hosts on July 6 at 1am UK time, right after the Brazil vs Norway match from New York at 9pm.

The winner of the England vs Mexico fixture will then face either Brazil or Norway in the quarter-finals, scheduled for 10pm on Saturday, July 11, at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.

Key Knockout Matches Leading Up to the Quarter-Finals

  • Brazil narrowly beat Japan to advance
  • Norway clinched victory over Ivory Coast with a late Erling Haaland goal

Recent Round of 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 (After Extra Time)
  • United States 2-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina
  • Others pending

What England Players Say After Their Latest Win

Harry Kane expressed relief and pride after the tough contest: "It feels amazing. What a crazy game. First, we faced a tough, well-organised team. After the first hydration break, we raised our level. The keeper made some incredible saves, but we kept pushing. In moments like these, heroes emerge."He added, "You have to stay patient in these matches. The pressure grows, but it’s about being ourselves. From an attacking perspective, this was our best showing so far. Now, it’s time to grind out wins. I told the boys to enjoy it because sometimes we don’t celebrate enough as England players. Like every other nation, we’re through — let’s enjoy it. Over 90 minutes, we’re tough to handle."
Elliot Anderson commented on the team's resilience: "It was really good fun but stressful. We stuck together. Though the halftime score wasn’t what we wanted, we believed in each other and stayed positive."Regarding the upcoming clash with Mexico, he said, "Playing Mexico in Mexico City will probably be one of the best games in your career. It’s a huge test. We’ll prepare hard and hope to come through it."

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