England will return to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Sunday to face co-host Mexico in a round-of-16 match at the FIFA World Cup. The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. PDT and will be broadcast on Fox and Telemundo.

The matchup is steeped in historical significance, as England previously suffered a memorable quarterfinal defeat at the same venue during the 1986 World Cup. Argentina, led by Diego Maradona, eliminated England 2-1, with Maradona scoring the infamous “Hand of God” goal followed by what is often hailed as the tournament’s most beautiful goal. This moment remains one of the most iconic in World Cup history and a source of lingering frustration for English fans.

England’s head coach, Thomas Tuchel, acknowledged the significance of returning to the Azteca Stadium. In pre-match comments, Tuchel framed the game as an opportunity to “make amends” for the past and suggested that “karma will come back for us.” He described the pairing against Mexico as “one of the most beautiful, most exciting matchups you can have.”

England reached the knockout stage following a challenging round-of-32 match against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Despite conceding an early goal and facing several chances to increase Congo’s lead, England managed to recover and secure victory. The win allowed England to advance but also underscored the competitive nature of the tournament.

Mexico, playing on home soil, will be looking to leverage the familiar environment of the Azteca Stadium, a venue where they have historically performed strongly. The match represents a significant test for England as they aim to progress further in the competition and rewrite their narrative at the stadium where history unfolded against them nearly four decades ago.