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England edges Mexico 3-2 in World Cup knockout thriller

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 3:26 AM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

England edges Mexico 3-2 in World Cup knockout thriller

Summary

England advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. Jude Bellingham scored two quick goals, and Harry Kane converted a penalty after Jarell Quansah's red card left England with ten men in the second half. Mexico responded with a penalty from Raul Jimenez but couldn't equalize. England will now face Norway in the last eight on Saturday.

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•Jude Bellingham scored two goals within 98 seconds in the first half.
•Harry Kane converted a penalty after Jarell Quansah was sent off.
•Raul Jimenez pulled one back for Mexico with a penalty.
•Attendance at the Azteca Stadium was 80,824.
•England will play Norway on Saturday in the quarter-finals.

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England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after earning one of their greatest knockout results by eliminating co-hosts Mexico with a gutsy 3-2 victory in an extraordinary tie at the Azteca.
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Three Lions roar at alti-Jude! Bellingham and Kane send 10-man England to QFs after thriller
England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after earning one of their greatest knockout results by eliminating co-hosts Mexico with a gutsy 3-2 victory in an extraordinary tie at the Azteca.

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