As England prepare to take on Mexico in the last-16 of the World Cup 2026, plenty of the build-up has been dominated by the altitude and the raucous atmosphere that the Three Lions will encounter.
However, anyone who’s read about the match at all will no doubt have seen the same statistic regarding Mexico’s fearsome record at their iconic home stadium, known colloquially as the Azteca.
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A return of 70 wins, 17 draws and just two losses in 89 competitive matches since the stadium opened in 1966 makes for worrying reading for England fans, but just how impressive is that record, and
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