what was the result of the england game last night

England beat Mexico 3–2 last night in a last-16 World Cup classic at the Azteca Stadium, booking a quarter-final spot against Norway.

The result: England 3–2 Mexico (World Cup last-16)

• Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup, knockout stage (last 16)

• Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

• Final score: England 3, Mexico 2

• What it means: England advance to the quarter-finals; Mexico are eliminated as co-hosts.

How the match unfolded (key moments)

• England raced into an early lead thanks to two quick first‑half goals from Jude Bellingham.

• Mexico replied before halftime through Julián Quiñones, making it 2–1 at the break.

• The second half turned chaotic: England were reduced to 10 men after Jarell Quansah was sent off, yet they held on for a 3–2 win.

• Harry Kane also scored for England in a game described by many as one of the tournament’s most dramatic so far.

Why this result is being talked about

• Historic venue: The Azteca is iconic, and Mexico had never lost a World Cup match there before—England ended that run.

• Tournament stakes: With the win, England set up a quarter-final against Norway in Miami Gardens, Florida.
• Controversy and resilience: Manager Thomas Tuchel criticized refereeing decisions after the match, while pundits praised England’s “heart and belief” to see out the result with a man down.

What’s next for England

• Next fixture: Quarter-final vs Norway
• Date/window: Scheduled for the upcoming Saturday in the World Cup knockout bracket.

• Stakes: Winner advances to the semi-finals; loser goes out.

TL;DR

England won 3–2 against Mexico last night at the Azteca in a last‑16 World Cup thriller, with Bellingham (2) and Kane scoring, and will now face Norway in the quarter-finals.

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