WORLD CUP | England to face Mexico after beating DR Congo in round of 32

England set up a World Cup last-16 meeting with Mexico after beating DR Congo in the round of 32. England are due to arrive in Mexico City on Friday and will train there rather than at their base in Kansas City to meet FIFA’s requirement for a part-open session the day before the match, which kicks off Sunday (01:00 BST Monday). England are taking precautions to protect players’ sleep after Ecuador complained to FIFA about noisy Mexico supporters outside their hotel in Mexico City, and staff will offer natural sleep remedies or white-noise machines. Coach Thomas Tuchel said England will be at a disadvantage because they cannot physically adapt in time to Mexico City’s high altitude (about 2,240 metres), according to Yahoo Sports.