England's men's national team booked their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday, July 5.
Thomas Tuchel's side played with 10 men for much of the second half after Jarell Quansah received a red card following a VAR review for a high challenge.
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Jude Bellingham opened the scoring with two goals in quick succession during the first half.
Mexico responded when Julian Quinones capitalized on a defensive error to pull one back.
After Quansah's dismissal, Harry Kane converted a crucial penalty to extend England's lead. Raul Jimenez scored a late penalty for Mexico, but England held on for the win.
Norway Awaits in Miami
England will face Norway in the quarterfinals on Saturday, July 11, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
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Norway advanced by upsetting five-time champions Brazil 2-1 earlier on Sunday, powered by two goals from Erling Haaland.
This marks Norway's first-ever World Cup quarterfinal appearance. Under manager Stale Solbakken, they navigated group-stage matches against Iraq, Senegal, and Ivory Coast.
The winner of the England-Norway match will advance to the semifinals on Wednesday, July 15, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Defending champions Argentina remain the highest-ranked potential opponent on that side of the bracket.
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The 2026 World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
