03 Jul 2026 22:04:47
Looks like England are being cheated out of it. The Azteca Stadium is not air conditioned and stands at an altitude of 7000 feet. Mexico, the team rated 10th in the World, have played 3 of their 4 games at this Stadium and are thus thoroughly acclimatised. They have won all their games and scored 8 goals without reply. They haven't lost at this Stadium since 2013 and have lost only 2 games out of 89 ever played there:
The temperature at the original kick off time was going to be 20 degrees.


At the new kickoff off time is 26 degrees.
We arrive 2 days before kickoff, nowhere near enough time to acclimatise.
We are screwed and it’s a blatant fix.
Disgraceful by FIFA.

1.) 03 Jul 2026
03 Jul 2026 22:36:35
England are crap. You weren't expecting to beat Mexico at whatever time they were supposed to play in whatever country, were you. ??

2.) 03 Jul 2026
03 Jul 2026 22:37:27
Good post, Stokey.

3.) 03 Jul 2026
03 Jul 2026 22:38:02
They are hosts, Stokey.
So, play there by right.

4.) 03 Jul 2026
03 Jul 2026 22:38:55
They should take it as an attempted low blow, give them more reason to run themselves into the ground and give the country something to be happy about by beating em. No better way to stick the middle finger up to FIFA. ?

5.) 03 Jul 2026
03 Jul 2026 23:03:50
2015-2016, Ryan Mendes, remember him? Going to score the winner later and send Messi home. ?

6.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 01:06:34
It is a challenge, but not insurmountable. The bookies still have England favourites. So, if anyone is convinced Mexico will win due to favourable conditions, go fill yer boots.

They are unbeaten in their last 26 games at the Azteca. But the quality of opposition has been very poor. They have beaten no one anywhere near the world top 10. Their most impressive result was a 0-0 draw against Portugal.

There is not one player who would get into the England squad, let alone the team. I know you could say the same about DR Congo, and that ended up being hard work.

However, if the team can get off to a good start, be positive, as they were in the 2nd half v Croatia, I think they will progress.

We are in the weaker side of the draw. Whoever comes through between Spain and France will win it, in my view. One of the best attacking forces ever, versus a well oiled machine. My money is on Spain.

Looking at Argentina huffing and puffing against Cape Verde. Will stick my neck out and say, "They ain't winning it." They had their day in December 22.

7.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 01:16:19
France for me, 67, unbelievable going forward, don't think any defence will cope with them. Also, don't think the Bluesharks of Verde are done yet, one more twist? ?

8.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 01:18:47
Boom! Merely seconds later. ?

9.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 01:44:48
Wounded, what an effort, best World Cup game so far in the US. Argentina are very beatable on that performance. ?

10.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 02:56:27
Exactly RRH. The weaker side of the draw.

Everyone is writing off Brazil for some reason. But, from what I can see, they would be a stiffer test than Argentina on current form. Maybe it's the Ancelotti effect. But I wouldn't write off Norway.

Beat Mexico and this could really open up, ala 2018.

11.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 05:29:02
Here we go, Pete Pan, getting the excuses lined up before we even kick off. Mexico won the right to co-host the World Cup, so just get on with it.
There's always an excuse for losing, & pre-match negativity, just in case.

Get Tinkerbell to sprinkle some majic dust on them. ?
The only reason England will not win the World Cup is for one reason. They ain't good enough.

12.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 08:32:29
In Top Gear South America, didn't they take blue pills to combat the effects of altitude? That could be an embarrassing lineup for the national anthems.

Regardless, it will be a tough game, especially with their home support. We have to sort our defence out for it. We were mediocre at best at the back against DR Congo.

13.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 08:51:51
I never expected England to win the World Cup, Larry and Skegs. But a level playing field would only be fair against Mexico.
Another 6 into the stands. ??

14.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 09:05:11
Again, you need to read my posts properly. After all, we're expected to read your stories. Win the World Cup. ??? I said expected to beat Mexico, and that's out. ?

15.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 09:51:57
Addressed to "Larry and Skegs" if you re check, 2 halves of the same turd ? ???
You're just a bit sensitive Skegs because you came within 15 minutes of the country you hate ( but still choose to live in) losing to Congo. Spoilt the East Coast celebration eh?

16.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 10:27:50
Lawrence calling out Stokey for being negative!!!
Nearly fell out of my shoes!!!
???
???.

17.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 11:04:14
Give it a rest now, guys, it's getting boring. ?

18.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 11:19:50
Agreed RRH, see below mate.

19.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 11:35:14
I know it's rich coming from me, but it's definitely going beyond funny now. ?

20.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 11:42:28
We are English, British, and will support the national team, whatever, as we do our local team. As I have said before, this is one of the few competitions where we see English players. The Premier League is awash with foreign players.

My view is England will beat Mexico despite the altitude. Why? We have at least 3 world class players - Bellingham, Kane and Anderson. We need the rest to be inspired on Monday and get us over the line. There is no excuse to be negative.

21.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 12:06:11
Well said Nuno. ?

22.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 11:23:50
Your damn right i hate this rubbish corrupt country stokie.and trust me if I had the money or could be allowed in any other country by dinghy that would give me benefits and housing I wouldn't think twice about leaving ? and haven't you got better things to do.like playing with tinkerbell ??

23.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 12:16:17
We won't beat Mexico. Ive put money on that. Our back 4 are terrible. And you can have the greatest players im the world in the team, but you need to have a great manager to manage them, and we definitely don't have one. 3-1 Mexico, you heard it here first. ?

24.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 12:29:27
No Skeggs, we've heard it a lot!!.
????

25.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 12:46:15
Yes but our country would be a much better place wouldn't it Skeggs if petulant teenagers didn't incite other scumbags to turn vicars cars upside down on a whim don't you think mate?
As said, I rest my case .

26.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 13:36:43
I bet you rested a lot of cases stokie.i could imagine that as soon as you opened your mouth and started talking would be enough ?

27.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 14:28:33
Please, gentlemen, call time on this matter. It is not doing anyone any good. As you're aware, I have spent the last month in Thailand with my son, and I was fortunate enough to have a day with some Buddhist monks. I won't go into details, but what I learned about myself astounded me. I used to enjoy a one two with DTP, but I realise he has a point and so do I.

It's just that we didn't see eye to eye, and this is what is happening now, except it is getting personal. We must learn to accept each other's opinions (right or wrong), and either find common ground or move on without name calling. If we can achieve this, then what a better place this site would be, and it might encourage new posters to come in.

28.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 15:55:40
I found something better do. ???

29.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 16:28:38
Fair point Vale. It's just that people who routinely denigrate our country, even for attention seeking reasons, should perhaps take a look in the mirror first .
They certainly shouldn't be boasting on here or anywhere about their past criminality.

I certainly wouldn't be taking any questions or advice about my integrity from the likes of Skeggs and his mates.
There you go, I'll leave yourselves and the other worthy posters on here to make your own minds up . as you say, it's all a matter of opinion mate

30.) 04 Jul 2026
04 Jul 2026 21:40:08
I'm on nobody's side my friend, I enjoy your posts they're factual and intellectually accurate, but you must admit some people you just can't reach. I learned a lot in Thailand, you have the locals who have sweet FA and you have the x pats and the digital monads who have it all, yet the Thais will do anything for them.

We have to be honest with ourselves and turn the other cheek. Everyone tries to wind each other up but there has to be a limit for the greater good. Let the EDs decide, they will know when it's gone too far.

31.) 04 Jul 2026

04 Jul 2026 22:39:32
Good and wise post, Vale. ??