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 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.
- •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.
"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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