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England vs. Mexico Among Four World Cup Last-16 Ties to Air Live on BBC
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England vs. Mexico Among Four World Cup Last-16 Ties to Air Live on BBC

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • England's match against Mexico is among four World Cup last-16 games to be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
  • All eight knockout stage matches will be covered across BBC Sport platforms, including radio commentary and online text coverage.
  • Highlights will be available spoiler-free on various BBC platforms for fans who cannot watch live.

Fans in the UK will have extensive access to the World Cup's last-16 matches, with the BBC broadcasting four key fixtures live across its platforms. England's encounter with Mexico is a highlight, scheduled to be shown on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

The Three Lions secured their place in this round by defeating DR Congo 2-1 in the previous stage. Their match against co-hosts Mexico will take place at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Monday, July 6, kicking off at 01:00 BST.

Beyond the England game, the BBC's live coverage includes France versus Paraguay on Saturday (22:00 BST). Paraguay advanced by eliminating Germany on penalties, and they now face the formidable challenge of the 2022 World Cup champions.

European champions Spain's match against either Portugal or Croatia in Dallas on Monday, July 6 (20:00 BST) will also be broadcast live. Additionally, co-hosts United States will play Belgium on Tuesday, July 7 (01:00 BST), as the US team continues its historic tournament run.

The remaining four last-16 ties will be shown on ITV. For those unable to watch the games live, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds will provide live radio commentary for every match. Comprehensive live text coverage and expert analysis will be available on the BBC Sport website and app. Spoiler-free highlights will also be accessible each morning on iPlayer, the BBC Sport app, and the BBC Football YouTube channel.

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