England Edge Mexico 3-2 in Thriller to Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals
England reached the World Cup quarter-finals after a 3-2 victory over Mexico in a dramatic match at Azteca Stadium, despite playing over an hour with ten men.
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England reached the World Cup quarter-finals with a 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico in a pulsating round-of-16 clash at Azteca Stadium, ESPN reports. A red card early in the second half tested England’s resolve, but they held on amid a raucous atmosphere and a one-hour weather delay, according to Complete Sports.
Jude Bellingham scored twice, and Harry Kane converted a penalty to secure the win, BBC Sport reported. Kane’s goal was part of a five-goal spectacle that saw both teams trade blows in front of a frenetic home crowd. England finished the match with ten men, though the exact timing and identity of the sending-off were not specified in the available reports.
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made two crucial saves during the match, helping preserve the narrow lead after the red card, BBC Sport said. “It wasn’t pretty, but we showed character,” Pickford said of the team’s resilience. England captain Harry Kane, speaking hoarsely after the match, said, “I’m speechless,” and praised the support from fans during the high-pressure encounter.
Midfielder Jordan Henderson sustained a wrist injury during post-match celebrations, head coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed, according to BBC Sport. The extent of the injury and Henderson’s availability for the next round were not disclosed. England now advances to the quarter-finals as they continue their World Cup campaign on the back of a hard-fought, dramatic victory.