Mexico vs Harry Kane: Aguirre talks about challenges ahead of England match

The Mexican national team is preparing to face England in the 1/8 finals of the 2026 World Cup. Javier Aguirre, Mexico's coach, has no doubt that the key to success will be stopping Harry Kane, who has already scored five goals during this tournament. The English striker, who usually plays for Bayern Munich, is one of the most effective players in the history of international competitions. Aguirre stressed that Mexico must be in top form to stop Kane: "Harry Kane is a world-class player. His ability to score goals is incredible. We will have to do everything to make him feel uncomfortable on the pitch and not have freedom in his play."  Mexico will play at their favorite stadium in Mexico City, where they have never lost a match during the World Cup (8 wins, 2 draws). This stadium, located at an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level, will be an additional challenge for the English. However, Aguirre does not intend to focus on such aspects: "I don't think about the height, what matters is that we play 11 against 11. England is a team that can adapt to different styles of play, and the current coach, Thomas Tuchel, continues the changes started by Gareth Southgate." For Mexico, it will also be an opportunity to take revenge for their defeat against England in the group stage of the 1966 World Cup. Will Aguirre's team be able to defeat the English this time and advance to the quarterfinals? We will know the answer soon. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Rashford waarschuwt voor zware klus tegen Mexico in Estadio Azteca](https://oranjenet.live/nl/news/rashford-waarschuwt-voor-zware-klus-tegen-mexico-in-estadio-azteca) 2. [World Cup 2026](https://azkalsgoal.com/fil/news/fifa-posibleng-ilipat-ang-england-vs-mexico-sa-azteca-dahil-sa-masamang-panahon-ulat-ng-bbc)