England won , beating Mexico 3–2 in a World Cup Round of 16 match played on 5 July 2026 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Quick match recap

  • Final score : Mexico 2 – 3 England.
  • Venue : Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.
  • Tournament : 2026 FIFA World Cup, Round of 16.

England had to overcome:

  • Hostile atmosphere and altitude at the Azteca.
  • A red card to Jarell Quansah early in the second half, leaving them with 10 men for more than 40 minutes.
  • A late Mexican surge that saw them hit 20 shots and dominate touches in England’s box but still fail to score again.

Goal timeline

Team| Player| Time| Type
---|---|---|---
England| Jude Bellingham| 36'| Goal
England| Jude Bellingham| 38'| Goal
Mexico| Julián Quiñones| 42'| Goal
England| Harry Kane| 60'| Penalty
Mexico| Raúl Jiménez| 69'| Penalty

Sources for the goals and timeline:.

Bellingham’s brace (two goals) in quick succession gave England a 2–0 lead before halftime, while Kane’s penalty restored a two-goal cushion after Mexico had pulled one back. Raúl Jiménez’s penalty made it 3–2, but England held on.

Why this match is notable

  • It was Mexico’s first-ever World Cup defeat at the Estadio Azteca.
  • For England, it was their best win on foreign soil in World Cup history.
  • Described by many reports as an “all-time World Cup classic” thanks to the red card, the Azteca crowd, and the late drama.

England advanced to the quarterfinals against Norway after this win.

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