England overcomes Mexico to reach World Cup quarter-finals

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Last updated Jul 6, 2026

England overcomes Mexico to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Summary

England advanced to the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Mexico in Mexico City. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored for England, who faced tough competition from the hosts throughout the match. Mexico initially pushed back, equalizing just before halftime. Despite being reduced to ten men, England regained the lead with a penalty from Kane. Mexico retaliated with a penalty of their own, but could not equalize again. England's victory sets up a quarter-final matchup against Norway.

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  • England wins 3-2 against Mexico in the Round of 16
  • Bellingham scores twice before halftime
  • Kane converts a second-half penalty
  • Mexico eliminated from the World Cup for the eighth time in nine editions
  • England will face Norway in the quarter-finals
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  • 3:35 AMYahoo SportsWorld Cup: Bellingham and Kane send ten-man England through with tough win over Mexico
  • 3:20 AMYahoo SportsEngland overcome dramatic Mexico tie to reach World Cup quarter-finals
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England advanced to the quarter-finals for the third time on the trot in the World Cup after a hard-fought win over Mexico at Azteca. Former Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham and FC Bayern��...

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England defeated Mexico in Mexico City to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, courtesy of goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.Thomas Tuchel’s side survived a huge late challenge from the hosts...

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