The England national team was received this morning (Saturday) in a hostile atmosphere upon its arrival at a hotel in Mexico City, ahead of the World Cup round of 16 against the host Mexico. The hotel location was leaked to local fans, who waited for the team bus on nearby streets and greeted the players with boos, whistles, and chants of "Mexico, Mexico".

Even after the players entered the hotel, the chants continued toward them. Harry Kane even turned his head when his name was called repeatedly by the fans. Alongside this, a more amusing moment was also recorded when one Mexican fan sang "You'll Never Walk Alone" toward the English players.

Due to concerns over public order disturbances, barriers and a large police force were stationed outside the hotel. In England, preparations are also underway for the possibility that Mexican fans will try to disturb the players' sleep during the night, as they did before the match against Ecuador in the previous stage. Then, according to an official complaint filed by the Ecuadorian association, local fans set off fireworks, horns, drums, motorcycles, and loud music outside the team's hotel until the early hours.

¡EL MEXICANO MÁS FAN DE INGLATERRA! ???????
? Ojito con este aficionado mexicano que fue a recibir al equipo inglés a su hotel.
Hasta les cantó el 'You Never Walk Alone'. ?

The match between England and Mexico will be held at the Azteca Stadium, in high-altitude conditions expected to challenge the English side. FIFA even considered moving the match time due to concerns over thunderstorms, but ultimately decided to keep it at the original schedule. The uncertainty surrounding the match time caused frustration in the English association and also in the Mexican camp.

In England, efforts were made to minimize risks even before arriving in Mexico. The team delayed the flight from its base camp in Kansas City, partly due to concerns over spying on Thomas Tuchel's tactical preparations. The German coach preferred to complete training and preparations in a secure and familiar environment before the move to the Mexican capital.

Tuchel himself has already prepared for the difficult atmosphere awaiting his team. After the dramatic 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the previous stage, the coach said: "We expect this. What can we do? We will bring earplugs. I expect everything."