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England is set to face Mexico in the knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team's manager, Thomas Tuchel, and players are preparing for a potential serenade by Mexican fans outside their hotel.
What is a serenade?
A serenade is a traditional Mexican practice where fans gather outside the opposing team's hotel to make noise and try to disrupt their sleep.
This practice has been seen before in South America, particularly in the Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana tournaments.
How did the serenade affect England?
On Sunday night, a small group of fans gathered outside England's hotel, but the police were prepared and set up two perimeters to keep the noise level down.
| Date | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | England vs Croatia | England 4-2 Croatia |
The team's recent form has been 2W-0D-2L, with their last two matches resulting in wins.
What's next for England?
England's next fixture is against Spain on September 26, 2026.
The team will be looking to build on their current momentum and secure a win against Mexico to advance in the tournament.
Player reactions
Morgan Rogers, an England player, expressed his calmness but slight apprehension about the potential serenade. He stated that he wouldn't be happy if it woke him up, but the team would deal with it as best as possible.
Cesar Roldan, a local resident, viewed the serenade as a positive thing, but didn't think it would affect the game. Oscar, a 32-year-old fan, saw the serenade as a way to participate in Mexico's World Cup story.
However, not everyone was impressed, with Rafael, a 30-year-old fan, calling it "unfortunate" and "over the top".
The police eventually stepped in to disperse the crowd, and the serenade came to an end. England will be looking to focus on their match against Mexico and secure a win to advance in the tournament.
