Bellingham scores twice and leads England to the quarter-finals

July 6, 2026 – Mexico vs. England 2:3 – Three goals, one red card and pure nerves of steel! ⚽🔥

England narrowly defeated co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling World Cup round of 16 match, passing a true test at the Azteca Stadium. Jude Bellingham put the Three Lions ahead with a quickfire double in the 36th and 38th minutes, before Julián Quiñones pulled one back for Mexico just before halftime. Jarell Quansah's sending-off in the 54th minute saw the game turn around, but Harry Kane soon converted a penalty to make it 3-1. Mexico responded with a penalty from Raúl Jiménez and pressed hard for an equalizer, but England, playing with ten men, threw themselves into the game and held on for the win. This hard-fought victory sees England through to the quarterfinals where they will face Norway.