England edges Mexico 3-2 to reach World Cup quarter-finals
England secured their place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a 3-2 victory over Mexico in a dramatic Round of 16 match at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium. Jude Bellingham scored twice in the first half (36th and 38th minutes) after Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane provided assists, while Mexico's Julián Quiñones pulled one back before halftime.
England played most of the second half with ten men after Jarell Quansah received a straight red card in the 55th minute, but Harry Kane converted a penalty in the 60th minute to extend the lead. Mexico responded with Raúl Jiménez's penalty in the 69th minute, setting up a tense finish where goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made crucial saves.
England will now face Norway in the quarter-finals as both teams chase a semi-final berth. The win keeps English World Cup dreams alive despite playing a man down for over 35 minutes.