England are set to face Mexico in the World Cup last 16. Mexico have breached FIFA rules after a viral social media stunt.

What happened?

Mexico's players were given Rolex watches by content creator SteveWillDoIt, but they have now been returned due to a breach of FIFA's Code of Ethics.

Why it matters for England

The incident has caused controversy ahead of the match, with Mexico's preparations disrupted. England, on a 2-game winning run after their last result: England 4-2 Croatia (2026-06-17), will be looking to capitalize on the distraction.

What comes next?

The match between England and Mexico is set to take place at the Azteca Stadium, with the victors facing either Norway or Brazil in the quarter-finals. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Croatia | 4-2 win | England's recent form has been 2W-0D-2L, and they will be looking to continue their winning streak. Their next fixture is vs Spain (at home, 2026-09-26).