Overview
- England beat co‑hosts Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday, advancing to the World Cup quarter-finals where they will meet Norway in Miami on July 11.
- Jude Bellingham scored twice in a 98-second burst in the first half to put England ahead, and Harry Kane added a second-half penalty that proved decisive.
- Defender Jarell Quansah was sent off after a VAR review in the 54th minute, forcing England to defend with ten men for much of the second half.
- Thomas Tuchel's substitutions, notably bringing on Dan Burn, and Jordan Pickford's late saves and clearances helped England hold on under intense Mexican pressure.
- Mexico manager Javier Aguirre confirmed his resignation after the match and officials may consider further disciplinary action from the red card, while post-match moments such as Kane's hoarse interview and Bellingham's comments generated widespread media attention.