England hands Mexico their first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach 2026 quarterfinals.England survived a spirited Mexico fightback to secure a 3-2 win and book their place in the World Cup quarterfinals, ending the co-hosts’ deepest run at the tournament in 40 years despite playing most of the second half with 10 men at the Azteca Stadium.Jude Bellingham put England ahead, striking twice in the space of a minute on Sunday, finishing a Bukayo Saka cross before tapping in Harry Kane’s pass to stun the home crowd.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Ronaldo’s last World Cup? We will see, says Portugal star before Spain clashlist 2 of 4‘It ends here’: Neymar quits international football after Brazil’s losslist 3 of 4April Fools on July 5? Belgium see red as FIFA suspends Balogun’s match banlist 4 of 4Haaland scores twice as Norway stun Brazil 2-1 in World Cup 2026 last 16end of listMexico’s Julian Quinones pulled one back before halftime, reacting quickest to a loose ball in the box to fire into the roof of the net and revive the co-hosts’ hopes.England were reduced to 10 men in the second half after Jarrell Quansah was sent off following a VAR review, but Harry Kane restored England’s two-goal lead with a penalty after goalkeeper Raul Rangel fouled Anthony Gordon.Mexico’s Raul Jimenez reduced the deficit with another penalty after a VAR review confirmed a foul from Kane on Brian Gutierrez.The match was delayed by one hour due to adverse weather conditions around the Azteca Stadium.England will face Norway in the last eight in Miami on Saturday.
Bellingham inspires ten-man England in 3-2 last-16 thriller against Mexico
England hands Mexico their first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach 2026 quarterfinals.











