England edged Mexico 3-2 in a pulsating World Cup last‑16 clash at the Azteca Stadium on a rain‑soaked evening in Mexico City. The match, originally scheduled for an earlier kickoff, was delayed by an hour as thunderstorms rolled over the capital, adding a dramatic backdrop to the high‑stakes encounter.
A Storm‑Hit Battle
Jude Bellingham opened the scoring with a clinical finish before adding a second early in the second half, while Harry Kane converted a spot‑kick to put the Three Lions ahead. Both goals highlighted England’s early dominance.
The lead was short‑lived as Mexico’s Raul Jimenez converted a penalty to narrow the deficit, and later Julian Quinones struck to level the game, forcing England to finish with ten men after Jarell Quansah’s dismissal.
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford’s saves kept England in front, and despite the pressure the side held on to secure a quarter‑final berth against Norway.
Mexico, playing at home for the first time in years, fought hard but ultimately fell short, ending a home unbeaten streak that had persisted since 2013.