The reality behind Mexico's Azteca record - how worried should England really be?

The reality behind Mexico's Azteca record - how worried should England really be? examines Mexico’s home-stadium record at Estadio Azteca ahead of England’s World Cup 2026 last-16 meeting. The article highlights a commonly cited statistic: since the stadium opened in 1966, Mexico have recorded 70 wins, 17 draws, and only two losses in 89 competitive matches. It adds that Mexico have never lost at the Azteca in World Cup matches across their 1970, 1986, and 2026 campaigns, winning nine and drawing two. England’s reference point is a tougher recent run at Wembley, where they lost three times in the last six years. The piece also challenges the headline numbers by noting that, since Mexico’s last defeat there in 2013, some results came against lower-ranked sides, and since December 2022 Mexico have played six matches at the stadium, including this World Cup. The context shapes how England should interpret altitude and atmosphere alongside results.