World Cup
Key Facts
—The result. England beat host nation Mexico 3-2 in the round of 16 on Sunday, July 5, at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, with the visitors racing to a two-goal lead inside 38 minutes.
—A 40-year wait goes on. The defeat denies Mexico a first World Cup quarter-final since 1986, extending a drought that a home tournament was meant to end.
—Domination without reward. Mexico held 66 percent of possession and had 23 shots to England’s 6, even after England went down to ten men on 54 minutes, but still fell short.
