Three Lions advance to the quarter-finals following a victory at the Azteca

06 July 2026 , 09:27
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Three Lions advance to the quarter-finals following a victory at the Azteca
Three Lions advance to the quarter-finals following a victory at the Azteca

They held on through eleven minutes of extra time at the Azteca Stadium to beat Mexico 3-2.

Captain Harry Kane scored a penalty and then gave away one converted by Raul Jimenez as Tuchel’s 10 men dug deep to seal a chaotic win.

Bellingham scored two goals in 98 seconds before Quinones pulled one back.

The Three Lions will battle Norway next on July 11.

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An England fan ahead of the match

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From playing at altitude in front of a raucous crowd and Quansah’s red card to a delayed kick-off, England had to overcome all manner of obstacles against the World Cup co-hosts.

England’s Harry Kane scores their side’s third goal of the game from a penalty

England fans attend a watch party

England head coach Thomas Tuchel reacts on the touchline

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Mexico had only lost two of their previous 89 competitive matches at the Azteca.

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Raul Jimenez during the match

Fans who stayed up through the night saw England make it through to the last-eight of the World Cup.

England fans cheer at The Lord Stamford in Manchester

England’s Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham (left), Declan Rice (centre right) and Marcus Rashford (right) celebrate

Mexico’s Raul Jimenez (9) reacts

The final whistle sparked wild celebrations, with players pouring onto the pitch before standing in front of their fans for a now traditional rendition of Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel celebrates at the full-time whistle during the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match at Mexico City Stadium, Mexico. Picture date: Sunday July 5, 2026.

Mexico players applaud the fans at the the end

England’s Harry Kane after the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match at Mexico City Stadium, Mexico. Picture date: Sunday July 5, 2026.

England fans cheer during a watch party at Boxpark Croydon

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