England claims thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
England emerged victorious against Mexico with a score of 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup match that took place early Monday morning. With a kick-off at 2am BST, the match attracted a peak audience of 9.1 million viewers on BBC, breaking previous viewing records for broadcasts between 2am and 4am. England's win secured a place in the World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Norway on Saturday, July 11. Digital engagement surged as well, with match highlights streamed 5.9 million times across various platforms, and a rerun attracted over a million viewers. Following the game, Harry Kane’s emotional post-match interview gained significant traction on social media.
- •England defeated Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup.
- •Match aired at 2am BST, drawing 9.1 million viewers.
- •England faces Norway in the quarter-finals on July 11.
- •Match highlights streamed 5.9 million times.
- •Harry Kane's interview went viral with 65 million views.
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — England fans skip sleep for World Cup drama as thrilling win over Mexico smashes BBC viewing records
"England fans stayed up into the early hours to watch the Three Lions’ thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico
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