England versus Mexico at the Estadio Azteca has a real blockbuster feel to it – and that’s before considering the likely thunderstorm delays, suffocating altitude and hostile home atmosphere.
Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions are on the cusp of the World Cup quarter-finals but face a side who are yet to concede at this tournament, with four wins from four.
It’s the sort of game that commentators and pundits dream of covering – here’s who’s on duty for the BBC?
BBC commentators, pundits and presenters for Mexico vs England
The full line-up of presenters, commentators and presenters for Mexico vs England, being played this evening at 1am BST, has been revealed.
Seasoned presenter and broadcaster Kelly Cates leads the channel’s coverage alongside an experienced punditry team.
England legend Wayne Rooney is in the studio for this one, having appeared at several major tournaments for the Three Lions himself.
He and Cates are joined by Joe Hart and Micah Richards to offer their thoughts on this mammoth fixture.
Hart and Richards have 88 England caps between them, in addition to Rooney’s 120.
Serving as the match’s main commentary voice is Guy Mowbray, a veteran broadcaster synonymous with the BBC.
Alongside him is the Premier League’s greatest ever goalscorer and former England skipper Alan Shearer, taking on the role of co-commentator.
The winner of Mexico vs England will take on the victor of Brazil and Norway in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.
The last eight fixture is scheduled to be played on Saturday, July 11 at 10pm BST.