06.07.2026 06:20
In the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, England defeated Mexico 3-2 to advance to the quarter-finals, becoming Norway's opponent. The English finished the match with 10 men.
In the round of 16 of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, Mexico faced England. The match played in Mexico City was won by England 3-2.
GOALS EXCHANGED IN THE FIRST HALF
The match, which was scheduled to start at 03:00 TRT, began at 04:00 due to heavy rain and severe thunder. England took the lead to 2-0 with goals from Jude Bellingham in the 36th and 38th minutes. Mexico reduced the deficit to one with Julian Quinones in the 42nd minute, the last moments of the first half, going into the locker room trailing 2-1.
VICTORY FOR THE ENGLISH IN GOAL DUEL
England were reduced to 10 men in the 54th minute of the second half after Jarell Quansah received a straight red card, but Harry Kane stepped up for a penalty won later and doubled the lead again in the 60th minute. Mexico, pushing to reduce the deficit once more, found their goal from a penalty, just like their opponent. Raul Jimenez took the ball from the penalty won in the 69th minute and sent the ball into the net. Mexico's pressure in the remaining moments of the match did not yield results, and England won the match.
ENGLAND TO FACE NORWAY
With this result, England booked their place in the quarter-finals, becoming the opponent of Norway, who eliminated Brazil. Mexico, one of the tournament hosts, bid farewell to the World Cup.