England knocks out Mexico 3-2 in World Cup 2026 round of 16

England eliminated Mexico 3-2 in the round of 16 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The match, postponed by an electrical storm, saw Jude Bellingham score twice for England before Harry Kane added a penalty. Mexico replied through Julián Quiñones and later Raúl Jiménez, but a red card for Jarell Quansah reduced England to ten men.

FIFA fined the Mexican federation $20,000 for two yellow‑card offenses incurred by Jorge Sánchez and Johan Vásquez. The defeat marked the end of Javier Aguirre’s tenure as Mexico’s coach, prompting discussion of a new generation of players for future tournaments, including the 2030 World Cup.

The match sparked a wave of cultural reactions: viral memes juxtaposing British band Oasis with Mexican group Maná, and a Chivas social‑media campaign dressing players as The Beatles. Social media highlighted the dramatic on‑field action and the emotional response of Mexican fans.