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World Cup Daily: Mexico ready to welcome England while Haaland and Mbappe continue Golden Boot battle
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We're already halfway through the last 32 at the 2026 World Cup as DAZN News rounds up the biggest stories from the tournament on Wednesday, July 1.
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If England can get past DR Congo tonight, they now know they will face co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca in the Round of 16 next week.
The co-hosts continued to impress on Tuesday, securing a comfortable 2-0 victory over Ecuador to advance to the next phase.
The result means they are yet to concede a goal in the tournament and go into their next game, protecting a record at the famous stadium, where they've only been beaten twice in a competitive fixture in their history.
It's a Mexican side playing well, boasting an unbelievable record and playing at altitude. Whether it's the Three Lions or Congo, a daunting task awaits them next up in Mexico City.
Haaland chalks up another milestone
Norway booked their place in the next round, where they'll give off some France '98 vibes by playing Brazil, and it was once again the main man.
Erling Haaland netted his fifth goal of the tournament to secure a 2-1 win over the Ivory Coast and, in doing so, became the first player for 72 years to net in his first three World Cup starts.
He is now just one behind the competition's two big hitters in the Golden Boot battle.
A Golden Boot race for the ages
This World Cup is experiencing the Golden Boot race we always want to see before a tournament and it's compulsive viewing.
Kylian Mbappe's two goals against Sweden have him go out in front, thanks to his assists, on six with Lionel Messi - although Messi still has his last 32 game to play.
Haaland is one behind them and you still can't count out the likes of Harry Kane and Vinicius Jr, who are also eyeing the shiny shoe.
It's the most star-studded Golden Boot race there has ever been.
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