Guehi Calls Mexico Favorites for England's World Cup Last-16 at 2,240-Meter Azteca
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Updated · The Guardian · Jul 4
Guehi Calls Mexico Favorites for England's World Cup Last-16 at 2,240-Meter Azteca
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 4
Summary
Marc Guehi said Mexico are favorites for Sunday’s World Cup last-16 tie with England in Mexico City, casting Thomas Tuchel’s side as underdogs despite reaching the knockout stage.
Mexico’s home crowd at Estadio Azteca and the city’s high altitude underpin that view, with Guehi saying England will be walking into a “cauldron” against opponents who know the environment better.
The co-hosts also arrive with a perfect record and no goals conceded, giving England a tougher test than the 2-1 comeback win over the Democratic Republic of Congo that sealed this matchup.
Sunday’s game pits Euro 2024 runners-up England against one of the tournament hosts in one of the World Cup’s most charged settings, raising the stakes for Tuchel’s first knockout campaign.