Jude Bellingham leads England past Mexico to World Cup quarter‑finals

England defeated co‑hosts Mexico 3–2 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at the Estadio Azteca, securing a place in the quarter‑finals against Norway. Jude Bellingham scored a rapid brace – two goals in 98 seconds – becoming the youngest player to reach ten World Cup appearances and the first since Diego Maradona in 1986 to score a double at the Azteca. The English side played much of the second half with ten men after Jarell Quansah’s red card but held on, aided by a Harry Kane penalty. Bellingham described the win as “the best night of my England career” and urged fans to celebrate, even joking about calling in sick the next day. England’s coach Thomas Tuchel praised the team’s character, and the victory marked England’s first win at the historic venue since their 1986 defeat. The Three Lions now travel to Miami for the quarter‑final clash with Norway.