Jude Bellingham double sends England past Mexico at Estadio Azteca
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One of the tournament’s instant classics unfolded on Sunday at the historic Estadio Azteca, where 87,500 screaming fans created a deafening atmosphere.
England weathered the storm and escaped with a dramatic 3-2 victory, silencing the sea of green with a brutal finishing display.
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane teamed up to crush El Tri’s World Cup dreams. El Tri is a popular nickname for the Mexican men’s national team.
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England’s Harry Kane scored his second goal against Mexico with a penalty kick. (Photo: Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images) ((Photo: Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images))
In a breathtaking two minutes of the first half, Bellingham struck twice and Mexico’s defense was left in complete shock.
But just before half-time, Julian Quinones gave El Tri a lifeline. He reduced the gap to 2-1 with a clutch goal.
The second half was as exciting as the first half.
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England were down to 10 men after Jarell Quansah received a red card in the 53rd minute. Suddenly the momentum appeared to be turning in Mexico’s favor.
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford celebrates a crucial defensive stop while England’s Jude Bellingham clears the danger. (Photo: Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images) ((Photo: Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images))
However, instead of taking advantage of the numerical advantage, Mexico gifted England a golden opportunity.
Goalkeeper Raul Rangel recklessly brought down Anthony Gordon in the penalty area and conceded the spot kick. Captain Harry Kane calmly stood up and buried the penalty to cut England’s two-goal lead to 3-1.
Still, Mexico refused to withdraw.
In the 69th minute, the referee pointed to the spot once again and awarded Mexico a penalty after another crazy attack in the England penalty area.
Raul Jimenez converted confidently to cut the gap to 3-2 and set up a sharp finish.
England’s Jude Bellingham (left) reacts after Mexico’s Julian Quinones scored his team’s first goal in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match at Mexico City Stadium. Picture date: Sunday, July 5, 2026. (Photo: Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images) ((Photo: Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images))
From there England dug in despite having 10 men. England absorbed the wave of pressure from Mexico before holding on for a gutsy 3-2 win to progress to the quarter-finals against Norway.
England booked their place in the quarter-finals and handed Mexico their first World Cup defeat at the Estadio.
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Fans touring England once again celebrated by belting out the song “Wonderwall”.
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