Ten-man England earned its greatest World Cup victory on foreign soil by defeating co-host Mexico at Estadio Azteca, banishing the ghost of Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” in the same stadium 40 years ago.

BBC sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico there in the last 16 of the World Cup.

Jude Bellingham defied the weight of Azteca with a crucial block that saw England defeat Mexico 3-2.

Estadio Azteca in Mexico City had been a fortress for the Mexican National team since it opened, until England broke through with a rare victory.

England are in the World Cup quarter-finals after one of their finest knockout performances in decades.Thomas Tuchel’s side defeated co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a breathless encounter at the Azteca as

In one of the most attractive matchups in recent years, England go to the Azteca to face Mexico, who have not lost there in 10 World Cup games all-time

England faces a tough challenge at Estadio Azteca where the high altitude creates a massive home field advantage.

Supporters are told to stay in their seats as an electrical storm approaches Azteca Stadium before Mexico v England in the last 16 of the World Cup.

Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium is one of the highest-profile venues at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's how high it sits above sea level, why the altitude affects players and which soccer stadium is the highest in the world.

England players will do everything they can to fight the altitude during Sunday's World Cup round of 16 match at Mexico — well, almost everything.