England have been drawn to face Mexico in the round of sixteen at the FIFA World Cup 2026, following the progression of Belgium and the United States through the tournament’s group stage, according to GoogleNewsEN.

According to GoogleNewsEN, both Belgium and the United States secured their places in the knockout rounds after concluding their respective group-stage campaigns. The specific match results and final group standings that determined their qualification were reported in connection with the latest round of fixtures at the tournament.

England’s round-of-sixteen fixture against Mexico has been confirmed as part of the knockout bracket. The match represents a single-elimination encounter, with the losing side exiting the competition at that stage.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marks the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 participating nations. This expansion has resulted in a revised group-stage format and an extended knockout phase compared to previous editions.

Further details regarding the precise dates, venues, and kick-off times for the forthcoming knockout fixtures had not been fully confirmed within the available source material at the time of publication.