England claims thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico in World Cup match

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.

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