England rallies to edge Mexico 3-2 in World Cup Round of 16
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 3:27 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
England triumphed over Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup Round of 16 on July 6. Despite playing with 10 men for much of the match after a red card in the 54th minute, England held off Mexico's late attempts at an equalizer, including 11 minutes of stoppage time. Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane converted a penalty to secure the win. Mexico's goals came from Javier Quinones and Raul Jimenez, who also scored from a penalty. England will face Norway in the quarterfinals after this closely contested match.
- •England defeats Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup Round of 16
- •Jude Bellingham scores twice; Harry Kane nets a penalty
- •England plays with 10 men since the 54th minute
- •Next match: Quarterfinal against Norway
- •Mexico exits the tournament as co-hosts
- 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — England held on with 10 men, beat Mexico and reach World Cup quarters
- 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — England survives Mexico scare to reach quarterfinals
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico 2-3 England: Three Lions hold firm with 10 men to edge pasty El Tri in World Cup classic
"A brilliant match with five goals, two penalties and one sending off ended in tears and heartbreak for Mexico as the World Cup co-hosts were beaten 3-2 by a 10-man England team on Sunday in the last 16. In a match that will be probably be talked about for years to come despite its delayed kick-off, Mexico can leave the pitch with their heads held high, but it's England who will continue their journey at the tournament, bidding for a first title since 1966.
"England battled to a first ever win at the Azteca to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup, seeing off co-hosts Mexico 3-2 playing with 10 men since the 54th minute and through 11 added minutes in...
"England defeated Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup Round of 16 despite playing with 10 men for much of the second half.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 4:19 AMEngland held on with 10 men, beat Mexico and reach World Cup quarters
A brilliant match with five goals, two penalties and one sending off ended in tears and heartbreak for Mexico as the World Cup co-hosts were beaten 3-2 by a 10-man England team on Sunday in the last 16. In a match that will be probably be talked about for years to come despite its delayed kick-off, Mexico can leave the pitch with their heads held high, but it's England who will continue their journey at the tournament, bidding for a first title since 1966.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 3:27 AMEngland survives Mexico scare to reach quarterfinals
England defeated Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup Round of 16 despite playing with 10 men for much of the second half.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 3:25 AMMexico 2-3 England: Three Lions hold firm with 10 men to edge pasty El Tri in World Cup classic
England battled to a first ever win at the Azteca to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup, seeing off co-hosts Mexico 3-2 playing with 10 men since the 54th minute and through 11 added minutes in...
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