England beats Mexico 3-2 to reach World Cup quarter‑finals

England defeated Mexico 3‑2 in the round of 16 at the Azteca Stadium, securing a place in the World Cup quarter‑finals. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 36th minute and added a second two minutes later, while Harry Kane converted a penalty in the 60th minute. Mexico pulled one back through Julio Quinones in the 42nd minute and equalised with a Raúl Jiménez penalty in the 69th minute, but England held on for the win.

The match was played under intense security, with thousands of police and special‑unit forces deployed around the stadium and in Ciudad de México. Mexican supporters were vocal and enthusiastic, describing the atmosphere as historic, while English fans celebrated the victory.

Mexico’s loss ends the host nation’s tournament, concluding a campaign that had seen the team dominate the group stage without conceding a goal. England’s win moves them on to face Norway in the quarter‑finals.