England overcame a hostile crowd, a second-half red card and intense late pressure to beat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 at Estadio Azteca on Sunday, advancing to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. The win sends the team into the last eight for the third straight World Cup, where they will face Norway in Miami Gardens on Saturday. In a dramatic contest, Jude Bellingham scored twice within 98 seconds in the first half, and Harry Kane added a penalty despite England playing with 10 men. Played before more than 80,000 fans, the match included a weather delay of nearly an hour. Mexico had been unbeaten in 10 World Cup games at the venue but saw that streak end. Bellingham scored with a header in the 36th minute and again two minutes later. Mexico replied through Julián Quiñones before halftime. England defender Jarell Quansah received a straight red card after halftime following a VAR review. With 10 men, England extended their lead when Kane converted a penalty in the 60th minute. Mexico pulled one back late through Raúl Jiménez, but England held on despite heavy pressure. The loss marks Mexico’s eighth round-of-16 exit since 1986.
