Hosts Eye History in World Cup Showdown with England

The ghosts of 1966, 1970, and 1986 loom over this fixture - Maradona's Hand of God, Beckham's red card, quarter-final heartbreaks. Mexico finally broke its Round of 16 curse with a convincing 2-0 win over Ecuador.

England, meanwhile, finished Group A as the most clinical side in their bracket, dispatching Croatia and Panama before coming from behind to defeat DR Congo. The altitude, noise, and history at Estadio Azteca will test both teams' mettle.

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England, meanwhile, finished Group A as the most clinical side in their bracket, dispatching Croatia and Panama before coming from behind to defeat DR Congo.

The real question now is: can Mexico build on its confidence? Can England overcome the weight of past disappointments?

We'll be watching for how each team responds under pressure - can they harness their collective energy to make this a classic encounter?