Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn England fan reacts before Mexico's Raul Jimenez scores their second goal from the penalty spot (Reuters)England secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, advancing to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. Jude Bellingham scored two goals in the first half, giving England an early lead in the match. England's task became more challenging when Jarell Quansah was shown a red card, reducing the team to ten men. Harry Kane scored a penalty to extend England's lead but later conceded a penalty, allowing Mexico to score. Despite being a man down, England defended fiercely to hold onto their lead and will now face Norway in Miami in the next round. In fullMexico v England LIVE: Heroic Three Lions survive to reach quarter-finals after World Cup thriller at Azteca StadiumMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Mexico v England: Three Lions go through in thrilling game worth staying up for
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn England fan reacts before Mexico's Raul Jimenez scores their second goal from the penalty spot (Reuters)England secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, advancing to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. Jude Bellingham scored two goals in the first half, giving England an early lead in the match. England's task became more challenging when Jarell Quansah was shown a red card, reducing the team to ten men. Harry Kane scored a penalty to extend England's lead but later conceded a penalty, allowing Mexico to score. Despite being a man down, England defended fiercely to hold onto their lead and will now face Norway in Miami in the next round. In fullMexico v England LIVE: Heroic Three Lions survive to reach quarter-finals after World Cup thriller at Azteca StadiumMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
