International - World CupLumen FieldData current as of September 06, 2026

Mexico vs England: match statistics

Mexico crest
Mexico
2 : 3half-time 1:2
England crest
England

Mexico vs England: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Mexico played against England in World Cup (International). The game was played on July 6, 2026. Venue: Lumen Field. Final score: 2:3.

Recent form

Mexico has 4 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. England has 3 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.50 points per game.

Scoring records

Mexico scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 0.00. England scores 2.00 and allows 0.75. Games in this league average 2.90 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 0% of Mexico's games and 50% of England's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 50%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

England has the higher season xG average, 2.13 to 1.26 per game. Mexico takes 12.5 shots per game, while England takes 18.5.

First-half and second-half trends

Mexico leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.25 goals per game after halftime. England leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.50 after halftime.

When the teams score

Mexico's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). For England, it is minutes 61-75 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

World Cup games average 2.90 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Typ 1X2 after 90 minutes: 1. Mexico has the best stadium context of the entire round and plays in conditions that can become a real advantage, not just an emotional one. England has more individual quality, but her play in the knockout stages looks more like a series of isolated moments than complete control. If Mexico stays 0-0 in the first half hour, the pressure will start to shift to England. It's a typical World Cup sensation: the favorite has the names, but the host has the rhythm of the match, the energy of the stadium and a better profile for a low 1-0. Our prediction: 39% for Mexico, 32% for draw and 29% for England. Most likely exact score: 1-0. Promotion after the whole match: Mexico (55% vs 45%). Status: BET

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BTTS - will both teams score?

Typ BTTS: no. Mexico has the best stadium context of the entire round and plays in conditions that can become a real advantage, not just an emotional one. England has more individual quality, but her play in the knockout stages looks more like a series of isolated moments than complete control. If Mexico stays 0-0 in the first half hour, the pressure will start to shift to England. It's a typical World Cup sensation: the favorite has the names, but the host has the rhythm of the match, the energy of the stadium and a better profile for a low 1-0. The match profile indicates a greater chance of one side controlling and a limited volume of opportunities for the opponent, so a clean sheet for one team is more likely. The model gives 44% on BTTS Yes and 56% on BTTS No, with xG Mexico 1.05 and England 0.85. Status: SMALL BET

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Typ: under 2.5. Mexico has the best stadium context of the entire round and plays in conditions that can become a real advantage, not just an emotional one. England has more individual quality, but her play in the knockout stages looks more like a series of isolated moments than complete control. If Mexico stays 0-0 in the first half hour, the pressure will start to shift to England. It's a typical World Cup sensation: the favorite has the names, but the host has the rhythm of the match, the energy of the stadium and a better profile for a low 1-0. The model gives 30% on Over 2.5 and 70% on Under 2.5. xG: Mexico 1.05, England 0.85, total 1.90. Most likely result: 1-0. Line 2.5 is the most sensitive to the goal of the weaker side: 2:0 leaves the under, but 2:1 immediately moves the match to the over. Therefore, the rating depends on whether the underdog has a credible path to the goal. Status: BET

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Typ HT/FT: X/X. Mexico has the best stadium context of the entire round and plays in conditions that can become a real advantage, not just an emotional one. England has more individual quality, but her play in the knockout stages looks more like a series of isolated moments than complete control. If Mexico stays 0-0 in the first half hour, the pressure will start to shift to England. It's a typical World Cup sensation: the favorite has the names, but the host has the rhythm of the match, the energy of the stadium and a better profile for a low 1-0. The model indicates a long draw, because the first phase of the match should be more conservative than open. Top tracks: X/X 24%, X/1 21% and 1/1 16%. The spread is calibrated to our 1X2 39%-32%-29% and does not use odds. Status: NOBET

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Stats by half

1 : 2
First half
1 : 1
Second half

Game stats

67Possession (%)33
MexicoEngland
20Shots6
MexicoEngland
5Shots on target5
MexicoEngland
2.2xG0.89
MexicoEngland
12Corners2
MexicoEngland
82Dangerous attacks22
MexicoEngland
14Fouls7
MexicoEngland
2Cards6
MexicoEngland

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

2Goals scored / game2
MexicoEngland
0Goals allowed / game0.75
MexicoEngland
49%Average possession65%
MexicoEngland
4Shots on target / game6.75
MexicoEngland

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

12.5Shots per game18.5
MexicoEngland
4Shots on target6.75
MexicoEngland
16%Shot conversion10.8%
MexicoEngland
49%Possession65%
MexicoEngland
1.26xG for2.13
MexicoEngland
0.9xG against0.86
MexicoEngland

Shooting quality

Mexico: Efficient finishingEngland: Dominant
MexicoEngland
Accuracy (shots on target)32%36%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.100.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.500.30

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Mexico is 20% better for: last-5 form.

3 pts / game - Mexico · 2.5 pts / game - England

Mexico
WWWW
5 wins in a row
Season result split
100% W0% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
4-0-0
3.00 pts / game · goal difference +8
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-0-0
3.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
3-0-0
Last 5 at home
3-0-0
WWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 0.0xG: 1.26Opponent xG: 0.90BTTS: 0%Over 2.5: 25%
England
WDWW
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
75% W25% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
3-1-0
2.50 pts / game · goal difference +5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-0
2.50 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 away
1-0-0
W
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 2.13Opponent xG: 0.86BTTS: 50%Over 2.5: 50%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Mexico scoring profile: very strong

Mexico scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while England keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 meczów).

England scoring profile: more difficult

England scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Mexico keeps a clean sheet in 100% (4 of 4 meczów).

8Goals scored (season)8
MexicoEngland
0Goals conceded (season)3
MexicoEngland
2Average goals per game2.75
MexicoEngland
8Goals scored (last 5)8
MexicoEngland
0Goals conceded (last 5)3
MexicoEngland

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal75%
MexicoEngland
75%2 goals75%
MexicoEngland
25%3 goals25%
MexicoEngland
0%4 goals25%
MexicoEngland

How often they concede at least...

0%1 goal50%
MexicoEngland
0%2 goals25%
MexicoEngland
0%3 goals0%
MexicoEngland
0%4 goals0%
MexicoEngland

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time25%
MexicoEngland
0%BTTS in both halves0%
MexicoEngland
25%Scored in both halves25%
MexicoEngland

BTTS and goal count

0%Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
MexicoEngland
25%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
MexicoEngland
0%BTTS - last 550%
MexicoEngland

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

50%Min. 1 goal before half-time50%
MexicoEngland
25%Min. 2 goals before half-time25%
MexicoEngland
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time25%
MexicoEngland

2nd half

75%Min. 1 goal after half-time75%
MexicoEngland
25%Min. 2 goals after half-time75%
MexicoEngland
25%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%
MexicoEngland

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Mexico is 167% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

2 pts / game - Mexico · 0.75 pts / game - England

Mexico - half-time state
50% leading50% draw0% trailing
England - half-time state
0% leading75% draw25% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

2Points per game (1st half)0.75
MexicoEngland
0.75Goals scored (1st half)0.5
MexicoEngland
0Goals conceded (1st half)0.75
MexicoEngland
0.75Average goals (1st half)1.25
MexicoEngland
100%Clean sheet before half-time50%
MexicoEngland
50%No goal before half-time75%
MexicoEngland

After half-time (2nd half)

2.5Points per game (2nd half)2.5
MexicoEngland
1.25Goals scored (2nd half)1.5
MexicoEngland
0Goals conceded (2nd half)0
MexicoEngland
1.25Average goals (2nd half)1.5
MexicoEngland
100%Clean sheet after half-time100%
MexicoEngland
25%No goal after half-time25%
MexicoEngland

Mexico - second-half results

75% W25% R0% P
8
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
+3
Goal difference (1st half)
10
Second-half points
+5
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding200%

Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

England - second-half results

75% W25% R0% P
3
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
10
Second-half points
+6
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.75
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime-0.8

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Mexico - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.002.50
Goals scored / game0.81.3
Goals allowed / game0.00.0
Average goals per game0.81.3
1 goal50%75%
2 goals25%25%
3 goals0%25%
Clean sheet100%100%
No goal50%25%
Goal difference+3+5
Half-time: 50% leading - 50% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 75% won - 25% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 3
England - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.752.50
Goals scored / game0.51.5
Goals allowed / game0.80.0
Average goals per game1.31.5
1 goal50%75%
2 goals25%75%
3 goals25%0%
Clean sheet50%100%
No goal75%25%
Goal difference-1+6
Half-time: 0% leading - 75% draw - 25% trailing
2nd half: 75% won - 25% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 25% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Mexico
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
1
0
16-30
1
0
31-45
2
0
46-60
2
0
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

England
ScoredConceded
1
1
0-15
0
0
16-30
1
2
31-45
1
0
46-60
3
0
61-75
2
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.38
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.4 : 1.0
Estimated goal split
home : away
82%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
25%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
75%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Mexico

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.36
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.64
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
0.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.74
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.90
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
114%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
0%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.5
Late goals
13% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
13%

England

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+1.27
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.02
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.13
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.11
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
174%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
43%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+1.0
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
25%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (World Cup).

Teams vs league

MexicoLigaEngland
Average goals per game 2.002.90 2.75
Both teams scored 0%54% 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 25%55% 50%
Clean sheets 100%27% 50%
Goal before half-time 50%70% 50%
Goal after half-time 75%80% 75%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.90
Average goals per game
54%
Both teams scored
55%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.75
Home goals / game
1.15
Away goals / game
+52%
Home attack advantage
+34%
Home defensive advantage
+24%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
30%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
4%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
51%
2 goals
25%
3 goals
12%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. EnglandYellow cardDeclan Rice
  2. EnglandRed cardJarell Amorin Quansah
  3. EnglandSubstitutionOn: John StonesOff: Bukayo Ayoyinka Saka
  4. EnglandSubstitutionOn: Morgan RogersOff: Harry Edward Kane
  5. EnglandYellow cardJordan Brian Henderson

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

FAQ

What was the result of Mexico vs England?

The World Cup match finished Mexico 2:3 England. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Mexico vs England?

Mexico score 2.00 goals per game on average and England 2.00. The World Cup average is 2.90 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Mexico's matches and 50% of England's.

What form are Mexico and England in?

Over the last 5 games Mexico have a 4-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and England 3-1-0 (2.50 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Mexico vs England?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Mexico vs England: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.