Saka records assist as England leads Mexico in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:05 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Bukayo Saka provided an assist for Jude Bellingham in England's 3-2 victory over Mexico on July 6. The assist, Saka's third of the tournament, ties him for the most assists by an Arsenal player at any World Cup. He also matched England's record for World Cup assists, sharing it with David Beckham and Harry Kane. England will face Norway in the quarter-finals on July 11, where Saka aims to break both assist records. Saka has six goal contributions overall in the tournament, averaging one every 81 minutes.
- •England progresses with a 3-2 victory against Mexico.
- •Saka's assist lifts him to three for the tournament.
- •He ties English and Arsenal records for World Cup assists.
- •England will play Norway in the quarter-finals on July 11.
- •Saka has contributed to six goals in the tournament so far.
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Saka matches 2 records with England assist vs Mexico
"Bukayo Saka matched a couple of records with his assist against Mexico on Sunday night, and he now has the chance to break them.Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty ImagesEngland progressed past Mexico wit...
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