England's World Cup campaign continues as they face Mexico at the Azteca stadium, where lightning struck ahead of the match. England are on a 2-game winning run after their 4-2 win over Croatia on 2026-06-17.

What happened?

The lightning strike occurred just before the match, causing a stir among the players and staff. Sky Sports' chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol and football correspondent Rob Dorsett reported on the incident.

Why it matters for England

The match against Mexico is important for England, who are looking to continue their winning streak. England's recent form has been 2W-0D-2L, with their last result being the 4-2 win over Croatia.

What comes next?

England's next fixture is against Spain on 2026-09-26, but for now, they focus on the match against Mexico. The team will be looking to put on a strong performance and get a positive result.

DateOpponentResult
2026-06-17Croatia4-2 win
2026-09-26Spain-

England will be looking to build on their recent success and make a strong impression in the World Cup