Azteca Silenced! England Outgun Co-Hosts Mexico In Breathless Knockout Battle
England Vs Mexico Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: England survived a stirring fightback from co-hosts Mexico to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash at the Estadio Azteca and book a quarter-final meeting with Norway. After withstanding early Mexican pressure, Jude Bellingham transformed the contest by scoring twice in just 99 seconds, giving the Three Lions a commanding lead before Julián Quiñones reduced the deficit before half-time. England's task became significantly tougher when Jarrell Quansah was shown a straight red card early in the second half, but Harry Kane calmly converted a penalty to restore a two-goal cushion. Raúl Jiménez's VAR-awarded spot-kick reignited Mexico's hopes, leading to a frantic finale. However, Jordan Pickford, John Stones and England's resolute defence withstood relentless stoppage-time pressure to clinch a memorable win and continue their World Cup journey.
A Mexico soccer fan rides his bicycle decorated with a Mexican flag at a watch party near the Angel of Independence monument as it rains before the start of a World Cup soccer match between Mexico and England AP/Marco Ugarte
A Mexico supporter covers itself from the rain prior to the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Moises Castillo/AP Photo
An official walks on the field as the game between Mexico and England is delayed due to weather for the World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Mexico City Fernando Llano/AP Photo
Fans react as they wait for the start of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England that is delayed due to bad weather in Mexico City Natacha Pisarenko/AP Photo
Mexico warms up before their World Cup round of 16 soccer match against England in Mexico City Fernando Llano/AP Photo
Mexico's Raul Jimenez heads a ball during warmup before the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo
England's Jude Bellingham (10) battles for the ball with Mexico's Erik Lira (6) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
England's Jude Bellingham (10) reacts after a tackle during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko )
Mexico's Erik Lira (6) and Luis Romo (7) move the ball past England's Jude Bellingham (10) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
England's Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
England's Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates with teammate Harry Kane (9) after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
England's Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Mexico in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
England's Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Mexico in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
England's Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
A shot by Mexico's Julian Quinones, not visible, enters the net of England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford for Mexico's first goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 202 Moise(AP Photo/Moises Castillo)s Castillo
Mexico's Julian Quinones, left, celebrates with Raul Jimenez after scoring his side's first goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
England's Jude Bellingham (10) battles for the ball with Mexico's Cesar Montes (3) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Fans react after England scored its second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Fans of England react following a goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
England's Jude Bellingham returns to the pitch for the second half of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Referee Alireza Faghani, top right, gestures as England's Harry Kane, bottom, goes down while challenging Mexico's Guillermo Martinez (22) and Raul Jimenez (9) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (1) leaps to make a save against Mexico during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
England's Anthony Gordon controls the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
England's Harry Kane scores his side's third goal from the penalty spot past Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring his side's third goal through penalty kick during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring his side's third goal through penalty kick during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Referee Alireza Faghani of Australia gestures for a penalty to Mexico during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko )
Mexico's Raul Jimenez (9) scores his team's second goal from the penalty spot during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Mexico's Raul Jimenez (9) celebrates with Santiago Gimenez (11) after scoring the team's second goal off a penalty kick during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
Referee Alireza Faghani, center, looks on as England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (1) and Mexico's Julian Quinones (16) and Raul Jimenez (9) react during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
Mexico's Brian Gutierrez (26) heads the ball away from England's Jude Bellingham (10) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
England's Dan Burn (15) reacts as goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (1) takes the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Mexico's Raul Jimenez, 2nd right, jumps for the ball with England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
A Mexico fan reacts during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko )
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (1) punches the ball clear of Mexico's Guillermo Martinez (22) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford makes a save during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
Mexico's Raul Jimenez reacts at the the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Mexico players react following the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
England players celebrate after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
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