England beats Mexico 3-2 at Azteca, books quarter‑final vs Norway

On July 5, 2026, England defeated co‑host Mexico 3 – 2 in the round of 16 at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca after an hour‑long delay caused by a thunderstorm. Jude Bellingham scored twice within 98 seconds (36′ and 38′) and Harry Kane added a penalty (60′) to give the Three Lions a two‑goal cushion. Mexico pulled one back through Julian Quiñones before half‑time and later equalised via a Raúl Jiménez penalty (69′). England played the second half with ten men after defender Jarell Quansah was sent off for a foul on Jesús Gallardo (54′). Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made a key save in the first half and kept a clean sheet after the red card. The win ends Mexico’s run at the Azteca without conceding a goal in the tournament and eliminates them from the World Cup. England will meet Norway in the quarter‑finals in Miami on July 11. Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised the performance, calling it “one of the greatest England matches I’ve ever seen.” Bellingham said it was “the best night of my England career.”