England Edge Mexico 3-2 in Dramatic Last-16 Clash to Reach Quarter-Finals
England reached the World Cup quarter-finals after a 3-2 victory over Mexico despite playing over half the match with ten men following Jarell Quansah's red card. Jude Bellingham scored twice in a minute to power the comeback.
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England advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals with a 3-2 win over Mexico in a dramatic last-16 encounter at Estadio Azteca, surviving a second-half scare after playing over an hour with ten men.
Jude Bellingham struck twice in the space of a minute to put England ahead, according to SABC News. The goals came after Mexico had taken an early lead, setting the stage for a frenetic contest. Al Jazeera confirmed the final score, noting England handed Mexico their first World Cup loss at the iconic stadium.
England were reduced to ten men following a red card to Jarell Quansah, who was shown a straight red after a VAR review for a challenge on Mexico’s Jesús Gallardo. BBC Sport described the incident as a 'nasty, nasty challenge' and published a breakdown of why the decision was made, including the penalty awarded against England prior to the dismissal.
BBC Sport’s Alex Howell provided player ratings following the match, highlighting individual performances in the high-pressure win. The Citizen noted that England have relied heavily on Bellingham and Harry Kane throughout the tournament, underscoring their importance in tight fixtures.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, England held on to secure progression. The victory sets up a quarter-final clash as Gareth Southgate’s side continue their campaign in the 2026 World Cup.