The England national team secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic 3-2 victory over hosts Mexico at the Estadio Banorte in Mexico City on Monday (6/7/2027).
The match was fierce from the start. Mexico, backed by their home fans, tried to take the attacking initiative. However, England proved to be more clinical. Jude Bellingham starred in the match, scoring two quick goals in the 36th and 38th minutes to put the Three Lions 2-0 up. Mexico pulled one back through Julian Quinones just before the break.
A tough test for England came in the second half when Jarrel Quansah was shown a red card. Playing with ten men, the England squad managed to maintain their discipline. Harry Kane extended the lead from the penalty spot, before Mexico hit back again through a Raul Jimenez penalty.
For the remainder of the match, Mexico kept pressing for an equalizer. However, England's resilient defense and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford successfully secured the victory until the final whistle. This result sees England advance to the quarter-finals to face Norway, who previously knocked out Brazil.
