BBC to show full replay of England vs Mexico World Cup match

By the Editorial Team · Saturday, July 4, 2026

The BBC will air a full replay of England’s World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico on Monday morning, following the live broadcast at 1 a.m. BST. This allows fans to watch the game without spoilers, with the replay starting at 7:10 a.m. on BBC Two and available on BBC iPlayer from 6 a.m. for flexible viewing.

The BBC will broadcast a full replay of England’s round of 16 World Cup match against Mexico on Monday morning, offering fans who do not wish to watch the live late-night fixture an opportunity to view the game without spoilers.

The knockout match is scheduled to begin at 1 a.m. BST on Monday at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Pubs are allowed to remain open for the duration for those who prefer to watch the match live. For viewers unable or unwilling to stay up, the BBC will air a complete replay on BBC Two starting at 7:10 a.m. BST.

Additionally, the game will be available on the BBC iPlayer from 6 a.m. BST, allowing fans to watch at their convenience. The broadcast will be hosted by Kelly Cates, with former England footballers Wayne Rooney, Micah Richards, and Joe Hart providing analysis and commentary.

The arrangement aims to accommodate different viewing preferences while ensuring comprehensive coverage of the highly anticipated England–Mexico fixture.

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