Jude Bellingham shines as England tops Mexico in World Cup match

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Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Jude Bellingham shines as England tops Mexico in World Cup match
Summary

Jude Bellingham delivered a standout performance for England, scoring twice in a dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on July 6 at Estadio Azteca. His goals, coming within a remarkable 98 seconds, helped England secure their quarter-finals spot despite playing with ten men for over 40 minutes. This match marked Bellingham's career-high moment as he emulated Diego Maradona's feat of scoring two goals in a World Cup match at the same venue, achieving five total World Cup goals by the age of 23.

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  • England defeated Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup Round of 16.
  • Bellingham scored two goals in 98 seconds.
  • He became the first player to score twice at Estadio Azteca since Maradona.
  • This match was Bellingham's most memorable performance for England.
  • England advances to the quarter-finals.
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Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has produced arguably the most memorable performance of his international career after inspiring England to a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the FIFA World ...

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