Who do Mexico play next in the World Cup 2026 bracket?

Mexico play England in Match 92, a Round of 16 tie. Mexico advanced as winner of Match 79; England advanced as winner of Match 80.

What is the Mexico vs England xG guide?

Mexico: total tournament xGF 4.78, xGA 2.26, xGD +2.52; group-stage baseline 9 group points, 5.68 group-stage xPts, xGF 3.73, xGA 1.51, points-vs-xPts Δ +3.32. England: total tournament xGF 8.28, xGA 2.30, xGD +5.98; group-stage baseline 7 group points, 7.01 group-stage xPts, xGF 6.12, xGA 1.53, points-vs-xPts Δ -0.01. This is retrospective form, not a prediction.

Is this a prediction?

No. This page compares completed xG-backed matches only: group-stage xG, prior knockout xG, total tournament xG and points-vs-xPts context. It does not forecast a winner or score.

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 · Match 92 · latest available post-match xG updated 2 July 2026, 02:56 ET

Mexico vs England World Cup 2026 Round of 16 xG guide

Mexico and England are confirmed for Match 92. This guide compares total tournament xG, group-stage xG form, and each team's Round of 32 receipt. It is not a prediction.

Quick answers

Who do Mexico play next in the World Cup 2026 bracket?: Mexico play England in Match 92, a Round of 16 tie. Mexico advanced as winner of Match 79; England advanced as winner of Match 80.
What is the Mexico vs England xG guide?: Mexico: total tournament xGF 4.78, xGA 2.26, xGD +2.52; group-stage baseline 9 group points, 5.68 group-stage xPts, xGF 3.73, xGA 1.51, points-vs-xPts Δ +3.32. England: total tournament xGF 8.28, xGA 2.30, xGD +5.98; group-stage baseline 7 group points, 7.01 group-stage xPts, xGF 6.12, xGA 1.53, points-vs-xPts Δ -0.01. This is retrospective form, not a prediction.
Is this a prediction?: No. This page compares completed xG-backed matches only: group-stage xG, prior knockout xG, total tournament xG and points-vs-xPts context. It does not forecast a winner or score.

Relevant xG stories

BREAKING:

Mexico are 8-0 on goals from 4.78-2.26 xG

After 2–0 against Ecuador, Mexico are finishing 3.22 above xG and have conceded 2.26 below xGA.

Path so far

Match 79 · Final

Mexico reached this round through Ecuador

Mexico 2–0 Ecuador.

Match xG: Mexico 1.05 · Ecuador 0.75

Match 80 · Final

England reached this round through DR Congo

England 2–1 DR Congo.

Match xG: England 2.16 · DR Congo 0.77

Tournament xG form

Match 92

Mexico

winner of Match 79

Total xGF: 4.78
Total xGA: 2.26
Total xGD: +2.52
Group xPts: 5.68
Group Δ: +3.32
KO xG: 1.05-0.75

Mexico reached this round through Mexico 2–0 Ecuador, with 1.05-0.75 xG against Ecuador.

Match 92

England

winner of Match 80

Total xGF: 8.28
Total xGA: 2.30
Total xGD: +5.98
Group xPts: 7.01
Group Δ: -0.01
KO xG: 2.16-0.77

England reached this round through England 2–1 DR Congo, with 2.16-0.77 xG against DR Congo.

How they got here

Mexico reached this slot as winner of Match 79. Their total tournament xG line is xGF 4.78, xGA 2.26, xGD +2.52; the group-stage baseline was 9 group points, 5.68 group-stage xPts, xGF 3.73, xGA 1.51, points-vs-xPts Δ +3.32.

England reached this slot as winner of Match 80. Their total tournament xG line is xGF 8.28, xGA 2.30, xGD +5.98; the group-stage baseline was 7 group points, 7.01 group-stage xPts, xGF 6.12, xGA 1.53, points-vs-xPts Δ -0.01.

The official bracket decides the matchup. These numbers describe completed xG-backed matches only: group-stage xG, prior knockout xG, and total tournament xG.

More context: World Cup 2026 bracket · results and xG · Mexico team page · England team page.