World Cup matches: England harassed by Mexican fans, France to face Paraguay in 44°C heat

Ahead of their round‑of‑16 clash in Mexico City, the England men's team found their hotel surrounded by local supporters. After details of the team's accommodation were leaked, a group of Mexican fans entered the premises and shouted loudly at three England players, prompting security intervention. The incident occurred before England’s scheduled match against Mexico.

In a separate fixture, the France versus Paraguay game is set to be played under extreme conditions, with the venue’s perceived temperature reported at 44 °C. Organisers and players are preparing for the intense heat as the two sides meet in the knockout stage of the tournament.