Andy Francis

Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions have advanced to the quarter finals at the 2026 World Cup after a thrilling win over co-hosts Mexico. Jude Bellingham’s lightning-quick first-half brace set England on their way to a 3-2 victory over Mexico. Harry Kane chipped in by scoring from the spot – though he gave away a penalty of his own shortly after. Dramatic scripts have been somewhat of a pattern in the knockout stages.

The World Cup outright odds are set for the knockout crunch: and teams are starting to book their places in the quarter-finals. France remain the team the bookmakers cannot see past, and the gap between Didier Deschamps’ side and the rest is widening. Behind them, Argentina survived the fright of the tournament against Cape Verde and were cut to 9/2 anyway, while Colombia are the market’s big movers after completing the lineup.

The Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup continues on Monday as England take on Mexico in a blockbuster knockout clash, with a place in the quarter-finals on the line at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Ahead of kick-off (1am UK time), we’ve taken a closer look at the best free bets and betting offers available for the match, including enhanced odds, boosted prices and bookmaker promotions that stand out for Monday’s huge clash in Mexico City.