Mexico v England: Three stats-related bets for last 16 tie including Kane bet builder at 15/1

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Monday, 01:00
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Can England halt Mexico's momentum at the Azteca Stadium in the early hours of Monday morning? It's going to be tough. They will need to rise to the occasion and cope with the altitude - the stadium is 7,220ft above sea level. It's also where Diego Maradona dumped the Three Lions out of the 1986 World Cup quarter-final.

But England are 29/20 favourites on the Betfair Sportsbook to win inside 90 minutes, while Mexico are 2/1. We could be in for another rollercoaster or it could just be a tense contest with a goal nicking it.

England reached the FIFA World Cup semi-final in 2018, and the quarter-final in 2022, so they know what it takes to get beyond this point. On the other hand, Mexico have never lost a FIFA World Cup match at this stadium (W8 D2), winning the last six in a row.

Below are three Optas and three related tips, with ways of backing both teams.

Tip#1 - Back England win to nil

This is just the second FIFA World Cup meeting between Mexico and England, with the Three Lions winning a group stage match 2-0 in 1966 en route to winning the trophy.

Tip#2 - Back Alvarado to assist

If Mexico are to get a goal then Roberto Alvarado could play a part in it. His three assists are the most by a Mexican player on record (since 1966) in a FIFA World Cup tournament. Alvarado also leads all Mexicans for chances created (10), possession won (15), and tackles (7) in this edition.

Tip#3 - Back Kane to score two including a header

Harry Kane has scored four headed goals at the FIFA World Cup, with three of those coming so far at this year's tournament. Only Miroslav Klose (7) and Gerd Müller (5) have netted more headers at the competition on record than Kane (since 1966).

He has scored two braces at this World Cup, against Croatia in England's first group match and in the last round against DR Congo.

Notable winners on Betting.Betfair so far at the 2026 World Cup...

- Mark Stinchcombe's stunning 38/139.00 Bet Builder in South Korea v Czechia
- Paul Higham's 9/25.50 Bet Builder in Mexico's MD1 defeat of South Africa
- A 6/17.00 winning ACCA for Mark on Sunday at the World Cup
- Andy Robson's 9/110.00 five-leg ACCA as Germany wallop Curacao
- An 11/26.50 winner for Jimmy The Punt as Jonathan David scores 2+ goals
- Jack Critchley delivered a 5/16.00 goalscorer treble on day 13
- Japan score but lose to give Paul Higham a 3/14.00 winner
- France and Norway help Andy Robson land a 9/25.50 ACCA
- A Lucas Bergvall fouls frenzy v France secures 9/25.50 winner for Jimmy
- Jack bagged four out of four winners in MD21 including an 11/26.50 ACCA
- Andy Robson secured a 4/15.00 last 16 ACCA winner
- A full house of winning tips and an 11/26.50 ACCA to boot for Mark Stinchcombe

Now read our guide to how England can make the World Cup Final