Mexico vs England

Mexico arrive at the Round of 16 with a perfect defensive record — four straight wins and no goals conceded — but their attacking metrics (1.17 xG per game) hint at a side that has not yet faced an opponent of England's calibre. England's 2.11 xG per game, combined with a deep pool of attacking talent, gives them the edge in a matchup likely to be decided by fine margins. The key question is whether Mexico's organised block can frustrate England for 90 minutes, or if a moment of quality from the likes of Kane or Bellingham will break the deadlock. A tactical, low-scoring encounter seems inevitable.