England secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on July 6, 2026.
The win came despite England playing with ten men for over 35 minutes after a controversial red card.
The match's turning point occurred in the 51st minute when English defender Jarell Quansah committed a hard foul on Mexican player Jesús Gallardo.
Quansah arrived late to a challenge on the right side of England's defensive zone, striking Gallardo heavily.
Referee Alireza Faghani initially allowed play to continue without issuing a red card.
However, VAR official Nicolás Gallo of Colombia requested a review of the incident on the field-side monitor.
After examining multiple replay angles, the Australian referee reversed his initial decision. In the 54th minute, Faghani officially sent off Quansah for the severity of the foul.
Despite being a man down, England managed to hold on to their lead and secure a place in the quarterfinals.
The victory was a testament to the team's resilience under pressure.
