Bellingham inspires 10-man England in 3-2 last-16 thriller to beat Mexico

Jude Bellingham scored twice to lead 10-man England to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico at Estadio Azteca, securing their place in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals. Harry Kane also converted a penalty for England, who overcame a red card for Jarell Quansah, the high altitude, and a passionate home crowd. Mexico's goals came from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez, but they ultimately fell short, suffering their first World Cup loss at the venue. England will now face Norway in the quarterfinals. The match, delayed by a thunderstorm, saw England maintain their quest for a major tournament win.

Mexico is aiming to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years, facing England in a crucial round of 16 match. The team is leveraging a significant home-field advantage at Estadio Azteca, where they have a strong historical record, including three clean-sheet wins in the current tournament. This match is considered Mexico's best opportunity in decades to advance, with their last quarterfinal appearance in 1986. Meanwhile, England's Harry Kane is highlighted for his consistent performance, having scored late goals to secure their previous win. In another key matchup, Brazil will play Norway, with both teams featuring star strikers Erling Haaland and Vinícius Júnior, though Brazil may be without midfielder Lucas Paquetá due to injury.