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England vs Mexico referee: Who is World Cup 2026 official Alireza Faghani?The Australian referee, 48, will take charge of one of the biggest matches of his career at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday
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England can survive complication and mayhem in Mexico with one vital changeThomas Tuchel’s side face obstacles, including the altitude, but as Miguel Delaney explains, the Three Lions hold one crucial advantage with a...
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What is Mexico City weather forecast for England’s World Cup clash at the Azteca?England’s last-16 game against the co-hosts could be impacted by thunderstorms in Mexico City
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‘It catches you off guard’: The true impact of Azteca altitude for England against MexicoSituated 7,220ft above sea level, the iconic Azteca’s standing means England players will breathe more heavily to increase oxygen uptake. But with...
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England must beware Mexico’s dangerman – but this wildcard could light up the AztecaEngland will return to the Estadio Azteca for the first time since being on the end of Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ - but could be dealt more...
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Mexico authorities announce police action for World Cup showdown against England after tragic incidentMore than one million people are expected to line the streets in Mexico City for the last-16 tie against England
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The reality behind Mexico’s Azteca record – how worried should England really be?Much has been made of the co-hosts’ home record, but is it as fearsome as it seems?
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England enter the Azteca cathedral – football’s greatest stadiumFrom Pele to Diego Maradona, the footballing Mecca has witnessed some of the sport’s most iconic moments, writes Miguel Delaney, and England...
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Thomas Tuchel gives England team news update ahead of crunch Mexico World Cup clashThe England manager has injury concerns at right-back while Declan Rice’s fitness has been in some doubt
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France prove they can win ugly in bad-tempered clash – and World Cup history is repeating itselfParaguay 0-1 France: Kylian Mbappe’s second-half penalty was enough to break the resistance of a niggly Paraguay and reach another quarter-final
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French FA chief condemns ‘disgraceful’ ex-Paraguay goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert for racist remarkPhilippe Diallo, the president of FFF, hit out at Chilavert, who had been engaged in a dispute with ex-France international Christophe Dugarry on...
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Who could take a penalty for England if World Cup last 16 clash vs Mexico goes to a shootout?England have won only one penalty shootout at a World Cup before but Thomas Tuchel predicts they will need to win two to triumph in North America...
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