England edges Mexico 3-2 in World Cup quarter-finals at Azteca
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 4:20 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
England defeated Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup quarter-final match at the Azteca Stadium on July 6. Jude Bellingham scored twice in the first half, and Harry Kane converted a penalty to secure the victory despite England playing with ten men after Jarell Quansah received a red card in the 54th minute. This win marks England's second victory against World Cup hosts, previously beating Switzerland in 1954. The match's intensity and the challenging altitude did not hinder England's performance, allowing them to advance in the tournament.
- •England wins 3-2 against Mexico in World Cup quarter-finals
- •Bellingham scores two goals; Kane adds a penalty
- •Quansah sent off in the 54th minute
- •Match played at 7,220ft altitude in Azteca Stadium
- •This is only England's second win over World Cup hosts
- 4:20 AMBBC Sport — Where does Mexico win rank among England's best results?
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