Here is the latest update from the ongoing FIFA World Cup as of 2026-07-06 16:22:00.
England triumphed over Mexico in a thrilling round-of-16 match at Azteca Stadium, securing a 3-2 victory despite an early red card in the second half. This exciting encounter, which also featured a lengthy weather delay, showcased the best of both teams and thrilled the crowd in Mexico City on Sunday.
With this win, England became the first team to beat Mexico at the iconic Azteca and just the third to secure a victory there across 89 competitive matches. Jude Bellingham starred for England with two crucial goals, while Harry Kane added another to help the team advance to the quarterfinals for the third consecutive FIFA World Cup 2026.
“It was a crazy game. We had to find something,” Kane said, his voice barely audible from the excitement. He was clearly relieved after the intense match where Mexico had two chances to come back from two-goal deficits.
Bellingham quickly silenced the boisterous crowd of over 80,000 by scoring twice within 98 seconds. However, Julián Quiñones responded for Mexico just before half-time, reigniting the atmosphere in the stadium.
In a surprising twist, England’s Jarell Quansah was shown a red card in the 54th minute following a VAR review for a challenge on Jesús Gallardo. This moment appeared to provide Mexico with a renewed opportunity to stage a comeback. Yet, just minutes later, Kane converted a penalty kick after Anthony Gordon was fouled by goalkeeper Raúl Rangel.
Kane’s goal marked his sixth of the tournament and the 14th of his World Cup career, placing him alongside Gerd Müller of West Germany on the all-time scoring list. Remarkably, Kane later became the first player since 1966 to score and concede a penalty in the same World Cup match.
After Raúl Jiménez netted a penalty for Mexico, setting up a frenzied finish, the home side pushed for an equalizer. However, England’s defense, anchored by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, held firm as Mexico was unable to penetrate the 10-man defense.
Bellingham hailed the victory as one of England’s most significant, deeming it “the best night of my England career.” Following the match, midfielder Jordan Henderson was hospitalized due to a wrist injury sustained during postgame celebrations.
Mexico’s exit in the round-of-16 marks the eighth time since 1986 that they have failed to progress beyond this stage. As Canada bowed out earlier, the United States remains the only co-host still in the tournament, set to face Belgium next.
FAQs
What was the final score of the England vs. Mexico match?
England defeated Mexico 3-2 in their round-of-16 clash.
Who were the standout players in the match?
Jude Bellingham scored twice, while Harry Kane added another goal for England.
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- Source: www.espn.com – SOCCER
- Published: 2026-07-06 16:22:00
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