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  1. Postpublished at 08:26 BST 1 July

    What we can do now, though, is analyse just how good Mexico have been on home soil and delve into the stats to see if they can tell us why they are have been so good...

  2. Postpublished at 08:24 BST 1 July

    Easy now.

    It feels like everyone is getting a little ahead of themselves, Harry.

    Even Mexican journalist Carlos Yustis seems to be excited by the prospect of Mexico facing England at the Azteca.

    Mexico are through to the last 16, this we know.

    Who they play will depend on this evening's last-32 tie between England and DR Congo in Atlanta.

    We will be building up to that game from midday onwards.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 08:20 BST 1 July

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    At least the Mexican fans won't have far to walk when we knock them out.

    Harry, Manchester

  4. England will 'feel the heat'published at 08:16 BST 1 July

    Mexico 2-0 Ecuador

    BBC 5 Live Breakfast

    More from Mexican journalist Carlos Yustis on the unique challenge England would face, if they can set up a last-16 tie against co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium:

    "Let's be honest, if you look player by player and the roster that England have compared to Mexico the talent that England have is absolutely fantastic.

    "I mean, you guys have some of the best talent in the world, which Mexico does not have.

    "The biggest difference with England is that if they start thinking of the 80,000 people, the altitude [2,000m above sea level] and the last time they were here and what happened - they will feel the heat."

    Yustis was not talking about the temperature inside the Azteca when he referred to the heat.

    The weather forecast is kind - temperatures are forecast to drop to a pleasant 20C, with a light drizzle, by the time of kick off for Mexico's last-16 tie on Sunday, which is at 6pm local time (Monday, 01:00 BST).

    The last time England played a World Cup tie at the Azteca, in the quarter-finals of the 1986 World Cup, they lost 2-1 to an Argentina side inspired by the fast feet - and hand - of Maradona.

    Maradona scores for Argentina against England at Azteca StadiumImage source, Getty Images
  5. Mexico continue 'faultless' run on home soilpublished at 08:10 BST 1 July

    Mexico 2-0 Ecuador

    Steve Sutcliffe
    BBC Sport reporter

    Media caption,

    'The Azteca erupts!' Quinones fires Mexico into lead

    With four wins from four matches, Mexico have now scored eight goals and are yet to concede in a faultless start to this year's tournament.

    And while they came into this contest with a dreadful record of losing in eight of their previous nine attempts to go beyond the first knockout stage, the Azteca Stadium provided the perfect counter-balance.

    In 89 competitive matches at their preferred home, Mexico have now won 70 times and lost only twice.

    That record is all the more formidable in the World Cup.

    In 1970, they played all three group stage matches there without conceding a goal before being knocked out in Toluca by an Italy side that went on to lose to Brazil in the final.

    The 1986 tournament followed a similar pattern - meaning Mexico are yet to lose any of their 10 finals matches at the famous venue.

    And for those in the England or DR Congo camps watching on, it will be easy to understand why, in any analysis of this encounter with Ecuador.

    With over 80,000 fans turning the venue into a sea of green hours before kick-off, Mexico were clearly galvanised by the electric atmosphere, as they swarmed all over their opponents in the early stages.

    The Azteca also presents another unusual challenge in that it stands at more than 2,000 metres above sea level, and while playing at that altitude is normal for many of their players, it will likely prove a huge disadvantage to those unaccustomed to such conditions.

  6. Playing in Mexico is a 'big advantage'published at 07:59 BST 1 July

    Mexico 2-0 Ecuador

    BBC 5 Live Breakfast

    Mexican journalist Carlos Yustis, a reporter for Telemundo Deportes, told 5 Live Breakfast that the Mexico team has enjoyed a "big advantage" playing their opening four matches in their home country.

    That advantage will extend into the last 16, where they will play either England or DR Congo at altitude in the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

    But if Mexico make it through another knockout game, they will play in the USA in later rounds - should they reach the quarter-finals that match will be played at Miami Stadium.

    "I think the fact that the Mexico team has been able to be here [playing in Mexico] for the last 30-60 days is making a big difference on the pitch, like in today's game," said Yustis.

    "Whichever team comes here - it might be England - this same crowd can push them through the next round.

    "Once they have to move and they have to go to the US and Miami everything changes and that's where things can falter.

    "As long as they're at home, they have a big advantage."

    Mexico players do the conga at the Azteca after beating EcuadorImage source, Getty Images
  7. Mexico's football fiesta in the rainpublished at 07:53 BST 1 July

    Mexico 2-0 Ecuador

    Bad weather delayed the kick-off in Mexico's win over Ecuador.

    But that did not deter the fans, who partied long into the night at the Azteca Stadium...

    Fans celebrate at Azteca StadiumImage source, Getty Images

    ...supporters who could not get a ticket also shared in the country's historic moment at an event in Mexico City...

    Fans in Mexico CityImage source, Getty Images

    ...and at organised gatherings across the country, including this one in Monterrey.

    Fans in MonterreyImage source, Getty Images
    Fans in MonterreyImage source, Getty Images
  8. Results round-uppublished at 07:45 BST 1 July

    Here's another reminder of the scores, in case you are just joining us.

    Just click on the links to read the match details and watch the highlights from each game.

    • Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway
    • France 3-0 Sweden
    • Mexico 2-0 Ecuador

    Right, let's kick off our reaction with some scenes from Mexico, where fans partied in the rain as the country tasted victory in a knockout match at the World Cup for the first time in 40 years...

  9. Brazil next for Norwaypublished at 07:37 BST 1 July

    Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway

    Norway progress to the last 16, where they will face Brazil after their comeback win over Japan on Monday.

    That game will kick-off at 21:00 BST on Sunday, 5 July - and the winner could face England in the quarter-finals.

    Media caption,

    'This is history' Haaland talking to a camera

  10. Haaland sends Norway into last 16 at expense of Ivory Coastpublished at 07:32 BST 1 July

    Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway

    Emma Smith
    BBC Sport reporter

    Erling Haaland tapped home a dramatic late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast to set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup.

    The Manchester City striker had been quiet in Dallas before the 86th minute, as Antonio Nusa and Amad Diallo traded brilliant strikes in a tense game.

    But Haaland was in the right place to bobble home the decisive goal from six yards following Patrick Berg's cutback.

    It means Haaland has scored in 13 successive competitive internationals for Norway, his latest goal helping his country win a World Cup knockout match for the first time.

    Haaland's goal also moved him to five for the tournament, one behind Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

    Media caption,

    Haaland the late hero as Norway knock out resilient Ivory Coast

  11. Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Swedenpublished at 07:28 BST 1 July

    France 3-0 Sweden

    Alex Brotherton
    BBC Sport journalist

    Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches as France cruised past Sweden 3-0 to set up a last 16 tie with Paraguay.

    A strike in each half took Mbappe to 10 knockout stage goals, while he now shares the lead in the Golden Boot race at this tournament with Argentina's Lionel Messi, with both on six goals.

    Sweden goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom frustrated the French with a string of fine saves, but was powerless to keep out Mbappe on the stroke of half-time when he ran onto Ousmane Dembele's slide-rule pass, wrong-footed Viktor Gyokeres with a stepover, and fired into the far corner.

    Sweden should have drawn level immediately, but Elliot Stroud blazed over after the ball fell to him 12 yards from goal.

    That was the peak of Sweden's resistance, as eight minutes into the second half Bradley Barcola ran onto a cute Olise pass and rifled the ball in at the near post.

    Mbappe got his second in the 74th minute when he ran onto another fine Olise pass and curled the ball past Widell Zetterstrom.

    Paraguay, who defeated Germany on penalties on Monday, will be France's next opponents in Philadelphia on Saturday, 4 July (22:00 BST).

    Media caption,

    Mbappe scores twice as France dominate Sweden

  12. Hincapie second player to be sent off for covering mouthpublished at 07:21 BST 1 July

    Mexico 2-0 Ecuador

    An already disappointing affair for Ecuador ended on a sour note when in stoppage time, with their last-32 tie against Mexico over as a contest, Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie become the second player at this tournament after Paraguay's Miguel Almiron to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent.

    Media caption,

    Hincapie second player to be sent off for covering mouth

  13. Mexico beat Ecuador to set up potential tie with Englandpublished at 07:14 BST 1 July

    Mexico 2-0 Ecuador

    Mexico cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest at the Azteca Stadium.

    Goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez gave the co-hosts a healthy advantage in a breathless first half and they produced a controlled display after the break to win their first knockout game since 1986.

    It means manager Javier Aguirre's side will again have the advantage of playing in Mexico City, when they meet either England or DR Congo in the next round on Sunday evening (01:00 BST on Monday).

    Media caption,

    Mexico set up potential England last-16 tie after win over 10-man Ecuador

  14. Postpublished at 07:10 BST 1 July

    Let's start our round-up in Mexico City, where the co-hosts overcame Ecuador in the last few hours....

  15. Good morningpublished at 06:59 BST 1 July

    Glad you could join us for our morning World Cup round-up.

    The draw for the last 16 is already taking shape after the latest three results overnight.

    Norway beat Ivory Coast to set up a meeting with Brazil in New Jersey on Sunday.

    And France cruised past Sweden to book a date with Germany's conquerors Paraguay in Philadelphia on Saturday.

    While Mexico continued their perfect record at this World Cup, scoring two first-half goals to see of Ecuador in Mexico City.

    They will remain at 'Fortress Azteca' for their next match, which will be played in the early hours of Monday morning, UK time.

    But who will they face? Could it be England?

    Stick with us for reaction to the overnight matches before we switch to build-up as the Three Lions prepare to take on DR Congo in the last 32.

    Mexico players celebrateImage source, Getty Images