England secured a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals after defeating host nation Mexico 3-2 in a high-stakes match at a sold-out Azteca Stadium on July 6, 2026.
The victory sets up a quarterfinal clash between England and Norway, while the tournament concludes for Mexico as the remaining matches shift entirely to the United States.
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According to reports, the match was delayed by one hour due to severe weather, which prompted the stadium to play music to calm the crowd before kickoff.
Match Highlights
England established an early lead when Jude Bellingham scored in the 36th minute, followed quickly by a second goal just two minutes later to put the visitors ahead 2-0.
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Mexico responded before halftime through a goal by Julian Quinones, and the team continued to pressure England's defense with early chances created by midfielder Gilberto Mora and forward Raul Jimenez.
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The match intensified further when England was reduced to 10 men following a red card, but a penalty conversion by Harry Kane helped the team maintain its advantage to seal the victory.
