Kane leads the lone line as Mora anchors Mexico's three
Confirmed XIs in, and the midfield knot behind Harry Kane is where this even match tilts.
Mexico take the field in a 4-3-3. Teenager Gilberto Mora tucks into the middle beside Erik Lira and Luis Romo, all three feeding Raúl Jiménez and Julián Quiñones. England reply with a 4-2-3-1: Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson screening, Jude Bellingham roaming behind Harry Kane.
That's the beat that matters. Two English holders against three Mexican bodies — outnumbered in the centre, Rice and Anderson will need Bellingham dropping in to square the count. Win that patch of grass and you win the night.
Kane arrives fresh off a brace against Congo DR, the newest reason England fancy their chances. He shoulders the load up top by himself, Bukayo Saka and Anthony Gordon flanking him.
Both teams have been trading blows in open, high-scoring football lately. Mexico turn up unbeaten across their last five; England on four wins and a draw. The bookmakers can't split them — and neither can I.
Written and fact-checked by our AI preview desk from live match data. Refreshed as kickoff nears.
