Mexico has never lost at the Azteca stadium in World Cup games; see history

Mexico and England face each other this Sunday (5), at 9pm (Brasília time), in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

The Mexicans are looking to achieve their best campaign in the history of the competition, reaching the quarterfinals of the competition.

In addition, the host country's fans hope that a largely favorable record will be maintained: Mexico has never lost a World Cup match playing at the Azteca stadium, the venue for the game against the English.

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Hosting its third World Cup, Mexico played at the Azteca stadium in the competition on 10 occasions. The record is favorable, with eight wins, two draws and 18 goals scored.

The Mexicans have an 85% success rate in the capital's iconic stadium.

- 10 games
- 8 wins
- 2 draws
- 18 goals scored
- 85% success rate

Mexico's games at Azteca in World Cups

- Mexico 0x0 Soviet Union - World Cup 1970
- Mexico 4x0 El Salvador - World Cup 1970
- Mexico 1x0 Belgium - World Cup 1970
- Mexico 2x1 Belgium - World Cup 1986
- Mexico 1x1 Paraguay - World Cup 1986
- Mexico 1x0 Iraq - World Cup 1986
- Mexico 2x0 Bulgaria - 1986 World Cup
- Mexico 1x0 South Africa - 2026 World Cup
- Mexico 3x0 Czechia - 2026 World Cup
- Mexico 2x0 Ecuador - 2026 World Cup

Mexico in the 2026 World Cup
Mexico's performance in the first phase of the 2026 World Cup guaranteed that the team would compete in the round of 16 at home. The team was at the top of group A with nine points.

In the second phase, the hosts beat Ecuador 2-0 to advance.

Counting on their unbeaten record at the Azteca stadium, in addition to the strength of the fans, Mexico is looking for its best campaign in the history of the World Cups.

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Source: CNN