England midfielder Declan Rice says Mexico World Cup match will feel like an away game

England midfielder Declan Rice said the upcoming round‑of‑16 World Cup clash with Mexico will feel like an away game, despite the historic Azteca Stadium and its high altitude. He emphasized that the team will “just turn up to do a job” and is focused on performance rather than venue or fan support. FIFA considered moving the kick‑off earlier because of possible weather disruption, but the match will stay at the original 6 p.m. local start (1 a.m. UK). Rice also noted his own hamstring issues but confirmed he is fit to face the challenge in Mexico City.

The comments come as England prepares to train in Mexico City after a 2‑1 win over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the round of 32, with the team aiming to advance further in the tournament.