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Marc Guéhi has said he believes Mexico are the favourites for England’s World Cup last-16 clash at the Estadio Azteca.
The reward for Wednesday’s 2-1 comeback win against the Democratic Republic of Congo is Sunday’s mouthwatering last-16 tie in Mexico City.
A hostile atmosphere and high altitude await Thomas Tuchel’s men in Mexico, where England defender Guehi makes the Euro 2024 runners-up underdogs against the World Cup co-hosts.
“We know they’re a good team and they’ve got the fans on their side, so it’ll be going into the cauldron,” the England defender told FIFA (via ESPN). “But it’ll be a fun test.
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“I’d say they’re kind of favourites. They’re at home and they know the environment a lot better. They haven’t conceded so far and have got a perfect record.
“You come to these competitions to play against top teams, in top atmospheres. It’s a match we’re all looking forward to.”
Mexico have lost just two of their 89 competitive matches at the Azteca, where England return 40 years on from Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ in the quarterfinal exit to Argentina.
The match takes place 2,200 metres above sea level, meaning the kind of resilience and patience shown against DR Congo will be needed again.
