Morgan Rodgers hopes England can advance to the quarterfinals ahead of their match against Mexico.

Another key match in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup will take place, with England traveling to the Azteca Stadium to challenge hosts Mexico. Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rodgers said it would be a memorable game and hoped the "Three Lions" could advance to the quarterfinals.

23-year-old England midfielder Morgan Rodgers said, "I'm looking forward to an incredible atmosphere, and I believe it will be an unforgettable match. The pre-match preparations and the various challenges we will face will further boost our adrenaline and make the whole team excited and hopeful for reaching the World Cup quarterfinals."

"As players, we all know what advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals means. Coupled with these special factors, this is definitely an important match to look forward to."

In the round of 32, Tuchel's England defeated the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 after trailing in the first half, thanks to two goals from Kane in the second half.

In Mexico, Javier Aguirre's team defeated Ecuador 2-0 in the round of 32, achieving a four-game winning streak before facing England.

Morgan Rodgers pointed out, "We know this game will be very difficult. Mexico is in good form recently, and the home atmosphere will be very intense, but we should focus more on ourselves. We know that as long as we play at our best, we can beat almost any opponent. That's our mentality, and that's the message the team has always been conveying."

“I was quite satisfied with my performance in the first two games where I came on as a substitute. But in the game against Panama where I started, I was hoping to have a bigger impact on the game. I think I played well at times, but I can definitely do more.”

Morgan Rodgers continued, "Whatever task the manager assigns me or which position I play, I will be ready to show my abilities on this stage and prove what I can do."

Speaking about England captain Harry Kane, Morgan Rodgers said, "He is the best striker in the world and has maintained that level for many years. He has stepped up time and time again on the biggest stage, and we still need him in the upcoming games. That's why he is our captain; he always leads by example and demands the right things of himself every day."

"Whether you play alongside him or not, he is a role model worth learning from. From how to approach such an important match, to how to prepare and adjust your form, and finally deliver a decisive performance at crucial moments, he has set the best example. So it is not surprising at all that he can do all of this."

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