World Cup 2026 | Mexico 2 - 3 England
England secured a dramatic victory over Mexico and set up a quarter-final against Norway.
They produced their most accomplished display of the World Cup amid the passion and intensity of the iconic Azteca Stadium
Author | George B
Stadium | Azteca Stadium
On a night of gripping sporting theatre, with kick-off delayed by an hour because of severe storms, Thomas Tuchel's side even overcame Jarell Quansah's red card early in the second half to claim one of their most impressive victories of recent years.
Mexico had lost only two of their previous 89 competitive matches at the Azteca, but England's composed start allowed them to seize control as the outstanding Jude Bellingham struck twice in the space of 98 seconds before half-time.
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was in inspired form, producing two outstanding saves to deny Raul Jimenez, but he was powerless to prevent Julian Quinones from reducing the deficit with a powerful finish three minutes before the interval.
Roared on by a relentless wall of noise, Mexico pushed forward with renewed belief, and the atmosphere intensified further when Quansah was sent off for a high challenge on Jesus Gallardo. England, however, restored their two-goal cushion when Harry Kane converted from the penalty spot after Anthony Gordon was brought down by goalkeeper Raul Rangel.
Just as England looked to have regained control, Kane was adjudged to have caught Brian Gutierrez's foot inside the area, allowing Jimenez to score from the resulting penalty.
With England under sustained pressure in a frenzied atmosphere, Tuchel introduced Dan Burn and Djed Spence before switching to a back five, helping his side negotiate 11 minutes of stoppage time to seal a memorable victory.
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