The Mexico vs. England lineups are confirmed for today’s Round of 16 World Cup match at 8:00 p.m. on FOX. Mexico will look to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since the 1986 World Cup, while England is seeking its second consecutive quarterfinal appearance after doing so in the 2022 World Cup.
England is making a change at RB, with Jarell Quansah drawing into the starting XI as a replacement for Djed Spence. Meanwhile, Mexico is rolling out a similar lineup in the Round of 16 showdown.
According to PrizePicks Team Picks, Mexico is slightly favored to advance with a 1.81x payout as opposed to England's 1.92x payout.
Let’s take a look at the Mexico vs. England lineups for today’s Round of 16 match before you make your Mexico vs. England prediction on PrizePicks.
Make your Mexico vs. England predictions on PrizePicks now!
{{worldcup_mexico_offer_banner="/style-system/ui-components-playbook"}}
Confirmed Mexico Lineup vs. England for World Cup Round of 16
Formation: 4-3-3
- Goalkeeper: Raúl Rangel
- Defense: César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Jesús Gallardo, Jorge Sánchez
- Midfield: Érik Lira, Gilberto Mora, Luis Romo
- Forwards: Roberto Alvarado, Raúl Jiménez, Julián Quiñones
Mexico subs vs. England: Carlos Acevedo, Guillermo Ochoa, Israel Reyes, Mateo Chávez, Brian Gutiérrez, Edson Álvarez, Álvaro Fidalgo, Orbelín Pineda, Obed Vargas, César Huerta, Luis Chávez, Alexis Vega, Santiago Giménez, Armando González, Guillermo Martínez
Get our Mexico vs. England prediction and expert picks HERE!
Confirmed England Lineup vs. Mexico for World Cup Round of 16
Formation: 4-2-3-1
- Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
- Defense: Jarell Quansah, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi, Nico O’Reilly
- Midfield: Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham
- Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane, Anthony Gordon
England subs vs. Mexico: Dean Henderson, James Trafford, John Stones, Trevoh Chalobah, Dan Burn, Reece James, Djed Spence, Jordan Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Eberechi Eze, Marcus Rashford, Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, Noni Madueke, Ivan Toney
Make your Mexico vs. England predictions for the World Cup on PrizePicks now!
Mexico vs. England Lineup Analysis: Quansah Moves Into Starting XI, Mexico Keeps Status Quo
England is making a change at RB with Jarell Quansah drawing into the starting XI in place of Djed Spence. Spence got the start in the Round of 32 against DR Congo but struggled defensively throughout the match.
Quansah started at RB in place of Reece James against Panama during qualifying but was forced to leave the match due to injury. In addition, Spence was deemed unfit to start vs. Mexico due to injury, opening the door for Quansah.
As a result of inconsistent play at the right-back position, Mexico LW Julián Quiñones could look to exploit the matchup and be quite aggressive throughout the Round of 16 battle. Quiñones has scored 3 goals in 4 matches at the 2026 World Cup, pacing El Tri.
England LW Anthony Gordon will also join the starting XI against Mexico. Gordon supplied assists on each of ST Harry Kane’s 2 goals in the Round of 32 against DR Congo.
Meanwhile, Mexico will start the same group as it did against Ecuador, with Quiñones, Raúl Jiménez, and Roberto Alvarado composing a talented forward group.
Goals could be at a premium in Sunday’s match, with only Argentina and Spain surrendering fewer expected goals (xG) than England and Mexico. El Tri has conceded just 0.56 xG per match, while the Three Lions have given up 0.58 xG up to this point.
For a match breakdown — including player picks, trends, key players, and how we’re breaking down this matchup — check out our full Mexico vs. England prediction article.
{{worldcup_mexico_offer_banner="/style-system/ui-components-playbook"}}
Make Your Mexico vs. England Prediction on PrizePicks
Will England’s changes be enough to turn the tide vs. Mexico in its most difficult match to date? Meanwhile, Mexico has yet to allow a goal in the 2026 World Cup, shutting out Ecuador 2-0 to reach the Round of 16.
Now that the Mexico vs. England lineups are confirmed, it’s time to lock in your World Cup predictions. On PrizePicks, you can pick your players, predict More or Less on their stats, and cash in if you’re right.
You can also make predictions for game winners, goal scorers, over/unders, and more on Team Picks — now available in 35 states!
Team Picks and Culture Picks are event contracts offered by Performance Predictions II, LLC d/b/a PrizePicks Predict, a CFTC-registered FCM and NFA Member. All event contract customers must be U.S. residents and 18+. Some event contracts may not be available in every state.Event contract trading carries significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. No guarantee against loss is offered. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results.Void where prohibited by law. Restrictions apply. For full terms of service see prizepicks.com/predict-regulatory. Team and Culture Pick Early Payouts subject to market liquidity. The content provided is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, or a recommendation to trade any commodity interest.
.jpg)
