England survived a mighty scare to secure a 3-2 victory against Mexico to advance at the World Cup 2026 thanks to Jude Bellingham’s quick-fire double and Harry Kane’s penalty in a classic tie at the Azteca Stadium.
A gritty rearguard performance late on, after Jarell Quansah’s red card left Thomas Tuchel’s side with 10 men, was enough to advance to the quarter-finals against Erling Haaland’s Norway and eliminate the co-hosts.
A hostile atmosphere at the Azteca saw El Tri start fast, but the Three Lions settled and broke the deadlock after Bellingham’s header following tremendous work from Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka. And it was 2-0 within 98 seconds as Bellingham converted from close range in another slick move by the Three Lions. The hosts responded superbly though, to spark wild celebrations inside the Azteca before the break as Julian Quinonez crashed home from close-range after England failed to clear a free-kick.
England’s hopes were hit in the second half after Jarell Quansah’s out of control challenge, with referee Alireza Faghani sending him off after a VAR review. But in a gripping second half, Anthony Gordon earned a penalty for the 10 men and Raul Rangel hauled down the Barcelona winger, with Harry Kane making no mistake with a clinical spot kick to restore the two-goal lead at 3-1.
Kane then dangled a leg inside the box with VAR recommending a check and referee Faghani opting for another spot kick, which Jimenez dispatched to bring the hosts within one goal. But despite wave after wave of pressure late on, including 11 minutes of stoppage time, England survived to advance. Follow all the latest reaction from Mexico v England below:
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- England beat Mexico 3-2 in World Cup last-16 thriller for all-time great win
- Three Lions will now play Norway in quarter-finals on Saturday evening
- Furious Tuchel rants at Mexico v England referee and VAR team
- 69' GOAL! Jimenez buries penalty after VAR spots Kane foul [MEX 2-3 ENG]
- 60' GOAL! Kane buries penalty won by Gordon to restore two-goal lead [MEX 1-3 ENG]
- 52' RED! Quansah's high challenge is punished by VAR and England are down to 10 men
- 42' GOAL! Quinones rifles home to haul hosts back into tie [MEX 1-2 ENG]
- 39' GOAL! Bellingham converts quick-fire double in dream start for Three Lions [MEX 0-2 ENG]
- 37' GOAL! Bellingham heads home after fine work from Saka [MEX 0-1 ENG]
Former England captain Alan Shearer on England's win:
08:20 , Kieran Jackson"Those players have represented their country in magnificent form. Every single player had the right attitude.
"Everything that could have gone against them, everything that was thrown at them - the energy, the altitude - they have got past all of that and they deserved it. That is an incredible performance from start to finish."
Prince Harry
08:10 , Kieran JacksonWith another goal and assist today, Harry Kane has now been involved in 81 goals in 63 appearances for club and country in all competitions in 2025-26 (73 goals, 8 assists).
Stunning.
Tuchel and Bellingham celebrate together
07:59 , Kieran JacksonLoved this moment on the pitch.
Tuchel 🤝 Bellingham
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 6, 2026
Post-match scenes as England celebrate victory over Mexico. pic.twitter.com/U70XVJUa20
Thomas Tuchel on England's triumph:
07:52 , Kieran Jackson“It never felt like a round of 16, it feels almost like we won a final or something.
“The last moment where the referee takes his whistle to his mouth, you overcame 40-50 minutes with 10 men in the altitude in a home country against a strong Mexico team.
“It’s a moment of joy and it is a heroic performance and result in the end; it ranks the very highest level for me to be part of this, to live this experience the last 2 days, to be in this country, just special moments.
“To overcome it with all the adversity makes it very special.”
Jude Bellingham: 'Best occasion in an England shirt'
07:40 , Kieran JacksonEngland’s double goalscorer speaking to ITV post-match:
Jude Bellingham wrote his name in the history books, becoming the first person since Maradona to score twice at the Azteca
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) July 6, 2026
He chats to Gabriel Clarke about the "pride" he feels to represent England after their emphatic win over Mexico pic.twitter.com/AxtZgqsm2x
Will Jarell Quansah’s World Cup red-card ban for England be suspended like Folarin Balogun’s?
07:30 , Luke BakerEngland defender Jarell Quansah was sent off during his side’s dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico in the last 16 of World Cup 2026 and he is set to miss the Three Lions’ crunch quarter-final against Norway on Saturday.
But the question now is whether Quansah could have his ban suspended, enabling him to play against Norway, in the same way that USA star Folarin Balogun did ahead of their last-16 tie with Belgium this evening.
Will Jarell Quansah’s World Cup red-card ban be suspended like Folarin Balogun’s?
WATCH: Harry Kane loses voice in post-match interview
07:15 , Luke BakerCaptain Harry Kane left it all out on the pitch to help England reach the quarter-finals, even - it seems - his voice...
England delight
07:00 , Luke BakerUnsurprisingly, the Three Lions were ecstatic at full-time!
The scenes from the final whistle 🤩 pic.twitter.com/v8EohTMDUV
Why Jarell Quansah was sent off in England’s World Cup clash with Mexico
06:45 , Luke BakerJarell Quansah’s red card made things hard for England - here’s why he was sent off:
Why Jarell Quansah was sent off in England’s World Cup clash with Mexico
Pickford: It was 'deeeeeeecent'
06:30 , Alan Smith"It was unreal,” Jordan Pickford says on BBC. “A lot of emotions, a lot of positives, resilience, character. It wasn't pretty at times. What Jude did was special but they came back in the game. That's what football is about. It showed our togetherness. It was a special night.
On his own performance, he adds: “We've seen the standard I set myself tonight, producing saves in big moments. That's where I aim to be when called upon.
“As Hart would it say it was ‘Deeeeecent.’
Even Donald Trump rates Harry Kane...
06:30 , Luke BakerHarry Kane is so impressive that even Donald Trump couldn’t help but praise the England skipper.
“Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player!!!” wrote Trump on his Truth Social platform.
Burn's big impact
06:15 , Alan Smith6 - Despite only coming on in the 75th minute, Dan Burn made the joint most clearances in England's 3-2 win over Mexico (6).
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) July 6, 2026
It's the most clearances made by a player subbed on that late into a World Cup game on record since 1966.
Butter. pic.twitter.com/5AzoGFX3mL
The deadly Bellingham combination behind England’s historic Mexico win
06:00 , Jack RathbornAs Jordan Pickford punched away the umpteenth Mexican cross and the Australian official blew the final whistle, Jude Bellingham collapsed in victory inside the England penalty area. Battered, bruised, exhausted. Sometimes, the Real Madrid midfielder’s histrionics are a tad questionable. Not this time.
The magnitude of the stage – the World Cup’s most iconic stadium – was inescapable. England were public enemy No 1, facing the co-hosts in their near-impenetrable fortress. And at an altitude of 7,200m, Bellingham did not catch his breath: he was simply breathless.
Nobody rose to the occasion more than England’s talismanic attacking midfielder on Sunday night. And it wasn’t just his goals, which were brilliant by the way. It was his last-ditch tackles, his phenomenal hold-up play, his output off the ball, his motivational barks at his teammate, his wondrous quick feet.
The deadly Jude Bellingham combination that inspired England’s historic win in Mexico
England win World Cup thriller in Mexico to reveal true identity
05:45 , Jack RathbornAt altitude, England dug so deep. They came out of an absolute dog fight to seize a quarter-final place against Erling Haaland’s Norway.
And if this last-16 didn’t exactly reach the peaks of quality that the Azteca is so cherished for in past generations - Jude Bellingham and Jordan Pickford aside - it was at least an epic worthy of the surroundings.
A flailing, if spirited Mexico were dispatched 3-2, but it wasn’t only the ghosts of 1986 that swirled around this iconic venue.
England win World Cup thriller in Mexico to reveal true identity
Thomas Tuchel rants at Mexico v England referee and VAR team
05:26 , Jack Rathborn"It's just not good enough. The referees are just not good enough, fourth officials are just not good enough,” Tuchel says.
“That's the bottom line. Three people in the VAR from South America in a match like this, if this is correct, VAR overturns... is this a clear and obvious error for the penalty? For sure not.
“They overturned a situation where he doesn't even give a foul. Referees just not good enough, fourth officials just not good enough.”
Quansah joins select group
05:15 , Alan SmithEngland players to be sent off at the FIFA World Cup:
— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) July 6, 2026
Ray Wilkins vs Morocco (1986)
David Beckham vs Argentina (1998)
Wayne Rooney vs Portugal (2006)
Jarell Quansah vs Mexico (2026) pic.twitter.com/l06Q4S3wET
History for England
05:00 , Alan Smith1 - 🏴 England are the first team ever to beat 🇲🇽 Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the FIFA World Cup - they were unbeaten in 10 games there before today.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) July 6, 2026
Altitude? pic.twitter.com/tSBgzqiHn7
Gordon struck by altitude impact
04:50 , Alan Smith"It was a once in a lifetime opportunity and a once in a lifetime atmosphere,” Anthony Gordon tells the BBC. “We came through it in the worst way possible. It was difficult. The altitude was difficult. The first 20 minutes, I felt in my chest in training yesterday - it was a bit worrying but it’s what we're paid to do, to handle these situations. We knew it would be tough but big players, big moments.”
“We’ll trust the process. The outcome we can never control.”
Tuchel praises 'proper mentality'
04:40 , Alan SmithIn his flash interview at the end, Tuchel says: "Very proud. We needed everything. It was super difficult. In the moments we thought we catch the momentum, we had setbacks. That is proper mentality.
“This team really mean it. When the going gets tough, they never give up, they never lose belief. It was one step more.
"We need to take this in. This is Azteca, it's Mexico, a crazy game. We left everything out there, every single one of us. We need to take this in, now it's full steam ahead."
The game in data
04:30 , Alan SmithMexico 2-3 England
A sensational game at the Azteca, full of drama.
England inflict just the third defeat on Mexico at the stadium in a competitive game, and they really had to work for it. pic.twitter.com/6NMWKjPa24
Bellingham: The win is bigger than me
04:31 , Alan Smith"Hard to gather it all together,” he tells the BBC. “10 men, defending how we did in our box, clinical like we were in their box. In years gone by, when I was growing up, we'd have probably crumbled but this team stuck together until the last minute. That's what this team is about."
On the referee he adds: "It is what it is. They are human as well. No worries."
On his goals: "This win is far bigger than me, the supporters who have come here, a difficult journey and their hard-earned money. This is for the whole country.”
On playing Norway, he says: "It's still one game at a time. Norway will pose a completely different threat."
And on Jordan Henderson’s celebration injury: "He's in a bit bother but our medical team have it under control.”
Henderson injured during celebrations
04:21 , Alan SmithJordan Henderson has been stretchered off and has received oxygen from medics having fallen over an advertising hoarding during Wonderwall.
"Jordan fell over there, something to do with his arm,” Kane says on BBC. The captain seems calm about it but the pictures look a little more serious.
We await more updates.
Speechless Kane delivers the most iconic of interviews
04:20 , Alan SmithKane has completely lost his voice so is squeaking away on BBC.
"It was a crazy game. We had to fight. I can't really talk. All the occasion, the team against us, we found a way,” he says, his voice breaking.
On the penalty concession, he added: "I thought I got the ball first. One of those where the ref gave a lot against us. In the end it don't matter. I'm happy.
And on the England fans, he adds: “Incredible, unbelievable. I can't even talk."
Up next
04:17 , Alan SmithNorway await in the quarter-final - it will kick-off at the more reasonable time of 10pm BST on Saturday night in Miami.
Haaland v Kane! Odegaard vs his Arsenal clubmates!
Shearer hails 'incredible night'
04:12 , Alan Smith“Those players have represented their country in magnificent form tonight. Every single player had the right attitude. Everything that could have gone against them, everything that was thrown at them, the energy, the altitude, they have got past all of that and they deserved it. That is an incredible performance from start to finish.
“When they were under the cosh the manager made the right substitutions. The subs came on and they did their job. What an incredible night.”
We deserved it - Rooney
04:10 , Alan SmithWayne Rooney on BBC: "One of the greatest results, performance, you saw grit, desire, everything you'd want in an England team.
“Down to 10 men, I was worried we say in too deep, too early. Gordon, the centre-backs, Pickford, fantastic, we deserved it."
04:09 , Alan SmithNow it’s Wonderwall. And instead of singing on the pitch, the squad is climbing over the advertising hoardings and gets as close as they physically can to the travelling fans, just a group of photographers and a green barrier separating them.
This is such a special moment. A moment to celebrate one of the great England wins.
04:08 , Alan Smith Tuchel is beaming as he embraces his players. Baddiel and Skinner blares out and there are tears in the eyes of Mexican players as their dream ends.
04:06 , Alan SmithThe players look exhausted. The celebrations are smiles and hugs rather than sprints and jumps. But the feeling will set in soon that England are into the quarter-finals and will face Norway next weekend. Or rather this weekend since it’s now past 4am Monday morning.
FULL-TIME! ENGLAND WIN!
04:05 , Alan SmithIt’s over. What a night, what a performance, what a rollercoaster.
Mexico 2-3 England
04:04 , Alan Smith103’ - Pickford punches clear and England have done it!
Mexico 2-3 England
04:04 , Alan Smith102’ - Stones takes it off Jimenez’s toes from a yard out! Mexico corner, into added time after added time. The keeper is up for the corner. Burn makes two heroic blocks. It’s another corner. The referee will blow once England clear. Can they clear?
Mexico 2-3 England
04:03 , Alan Smith101’ - Alvarado’s deep cross is nodded back into the danger zone by Gimenez before being hooked away. Mexico throw it forward again, Gordon blocks. Mexico come again.
Mexico 2-3 England
04:02 , Alan Smith101’ - Is this the final minute?
Mexico 2-3 England
04:02 , Alan Smith100’ - The corner is deflected, by Martinez and then Spence, before all in white breathe a sigh of relief when Pickford collects.
Mexico 2-3 England
04:01 , Alan Smith99’ - Spence slides in to make a vital interception. But Mexico have a corner. How are you nerves?
Mexico 2-3 England
04:01 , Alan Smith98’ - Bellingham advances down the right, heads towards the corner and earns himself a throw in. Vasquez fumes at the ref and is booked. Jordan Henderson, an unused sub, is also shown a yellow card for presumably doing something to delay the game.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:59 , Alan Smith97’ - Jimenez pings a first-time attempt over. More time passes by.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:58 , Alan Smith96’ - More than halfway through the added time.
Burn heads away a cross. Alvarez has a silly shot from 35 yards blocked down by Rice.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:57 , Alan Smith95’ - Alvarado overhits a cross from the right.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:56 , Alan Smith94’ - Four down. Seven plus inevitable change to go.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:56 , Alan Smith93’ - The ball breaks to Bellingham near halfway and he tries to lob it over the Mexico goalkeeper, who retreats in time to make a comfortable save.
Gallardo then cuts inside instead of crossing and sends a silly right-footed shot high and wide. Let’s not curse it but a sign, perhaps, that Mexico are starting to panic?
Mexico 2-3 England
03:55 , Alan Smith92’ - Gutierrez’s corner is punched away by Pickford. Mexico come at England again but Gutierrez hits a panicked cross straight out for a goal kick.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:54 , Alan Smith91’ - One down, 10 to go. Mexico are passing around, every England player is back and gaps are hard to come by.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:52 , Alan Smith90’ - We’ll have 11 added minutes. Yes, ELEVEN.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:52 , Alan Smith90’ - Kane is coming off, Rogers is coming on. England cannot contemplate requiring extra time now.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:51 , Alan Smith89’ - Fidalgo, from range, shoots straight at Pickford.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:50 , Alan Smith88’ - Another minute ticks by. It’s anxious, it’s all a bit scrappy.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:49 , Alan Smith87’ - Stones produces a great block to deny Jimenez. And an offside flag goes up a second later. More brief respite for England, though the referee is asking them to hurry up.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:48 , Alan Smith86’ - Guehi wins the ball off Jimenez in the box. Mexico are demanding another penalty. And who knows anymore what is a foul or not at this tournament.
We are playing on in this instance...
Mexico 2-3 England
03:47 , Alan Smith85’ - Konsa does well to win a smart foul off Jimenez. Another few seconds tick by and England can maybe even bring a couple of players into Mexico’s third of the pitch for a moment.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:45 , Alan Smith83’ - Spence makes a great sliding tackle in the box to deny Gallardo. England have everyone back and cannot find a way out.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:45 , Alan Smith83’ - A Gimenez delivery from the right is headed into the sky and claimed by Pickford as it travels back down.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:44 , Alan Smith82’ - Gimenez smashes harmlessly over the bar.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:43 , Alan Smith81’ - Another Mexico change. Quinones is replaced by Martinez. A wide forward for a target man.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:42 , Alan Smith80’ - Then Stones gives up another after blocking Gallardo’s cross. This one, taken by Alvarado, is met by the head of Alvarez under pressure from Guehi and he diverts it across for a throw-in.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:41 , Alan Smith79’ - Pickford gets a fist on the corner, conceding another.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:41 , Alan Smith79’ - Spence heads out for a corner.
Sanchez is replaced by Fidalgo.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:40 , Alan Smith77’ - I’ve already lost count of the number of crosses Mexico have pumped in only for a white shirt to clear since the restart.
The tension is already nearing unbearable levels. Can England retain their composure and focus to see this out?
Mexico 2-3 England
03:38 , Alan Smith75’ - We’re back underway. There’s a long way to go because we’ll get a rather big chunk of added time.
Mexico 2-3 England
03:37 , Alan Smith74’ - Anderson and O’Reilly are off, Spence and Burn are on. That’s a lot of defenders.
Referral goes Mexico's way again
03:34 , Kieran Jackson in Mexico CityHarry Kane is saying 'I get the ball' but he doesn't you know. Leg first. Another VAR referral goes Mexico's way. And finally, Raul Jimenez gets his goal as he waits for Jordan Pickford to commit before going the other way. 20 minutes to go - which way will this twist next?
Mexico 2-3 England
03:34 , Alan Smith71’ - The hydration break is called. But it’s kicking off again. Sanchez is booked after claiming that O’Reilly has thrown an elbow at him off camera. O’Reilly is booked a few seconds later.
Cann reckons pen is correct
03:32 , Alan Smith“Unfortunately Kane does kick his foot, it's like the Modric one, but Kane is unaware of the player coming. It's a foul and it's in the box, it's a penalty. It's the only referee sent to the monitor and stuck with his decision, but in this case, it's a penalty,” BBC’s refereeing expert says. Not many will agree.
GOAL! Mexico 2-3 England (Jimenez, 69 pen)
03:31 , Alan Smith69’ - Jimenez stutters but squeezes his shot past Pickford. It’s calm amid the chaos from the Mexico striker. Now the nerves are dialled back up again.
PENALTY GIVEN! Mexico 1-3 England
03:30 , Alan Smith68’ - It’s given. Watching the replay back Kane makes contact but it is a clear attempt to win the ball and not an obvious error from the referee. Jimenez has the ball and will take it.
VAR CHECK FOR MEXICO PENALTY! Mexico 1-3 England
03:29 , Alan Smith66’ - Gutierrez goes down in the box following a duel with Kane. There is contact and the VAR wants the referee to take a look but this would be a farcical decision. They are both going for the same ball, there’s no obvious error from the referee.
Mexico 1-3 England
03:27 , Alan Smith65’ - Mexico dial up the pressure. Quinones’ cross from the left is sent out by Stones for a corner.
Mexico 1-3 England
03:25 , Alan Smith63’ - Stones makes a top block to cut out a Gallardo cross. Then Gutierrez has a cross smothered by Pickford.
Mexico 1-3 England
03:24 , Alan Smith62’ - Mora is off, an ineffective evening for the wunderkind, replaced by Gimenez. Romo is replaced by Gutierrez. That’s two forwards for two midfielders.
GOAL! Mexico 1-3 England (Kane, 60 pen)
03:22 , Alan Smith60’ - Kane takes his time, stares at the ball on the spot and drives it into the left corner. Rangel goes the right way but has no chance.
PENALTY ENGLAND! Mexico 1-2 England
03:21 , Alan Smith59’ - Kane knocks a long pass behind Alvarez and into Gordon’s path. Rangel rushes out and brings the Barcelona man down. That requires no VAR intervention. And Kane has a chance to double the advantage...
Mexico 1-2 England
03:19 , Alan Smith57’ - Stones is on, Saka is sacrificed, and Konsa shifts across to the right.
Mexico 1-2 England
03:18 , Alan Smith57’ - It’s Saka on the right of defence for now. But not for long.
Mexico 1-2 England
03:18 , Alan Smith55’ - Now who goes to right back?
Meanwhile, Mexico have a free kick. Alvarado takes it and Gallardo tackles Kane in the box, ensuring England have a free kick. Gallardo then shouts at Kane as he goes down, a bit of spit (accidentally) flowing from his mouth as he does so.
QUANSAH SENT OFF! Mexico 1-2 England
03:16 , Alan SmithIt’s a silly challenge, reckless and out of control. Quansah deserves to be off and have no complaints.
He wins the ball but his leg is so high, his studs are raised and he plants them on the shin of Gallardo.
VAR CHECK FOR RED CARD! Mexico 1-2 England
03:15 , Alan Smith52’ - Both benches are having a massive row after Quansah lunges to win the ball before colliding with Gallardo with his studs up. This could be a red...
Mexico 1-2 England
03:13 , Alan Smith51’ - England are keeping it nicely - for now - and the hosts are getting very restless in the stands, raising the volume of their jeers.
Now Bellingham produces an utterly remarkable bit of skill and close control to evade three Mexico challenges - before Alvarez then gets in his way.
Mexico 1-2 England
03:12 , Alan Smith49’ - O’Reilly hits the post! From the edge of the area his daisy-cutter looks to have beaten Rangel but it comes off the upright.
Mexico 1-2 England
03:11 , Alan Smith48’ - O’Reilly drills a low cross in from the left. Kane and Saka are both trying to reach it for a tap-in but it drifts through everyone.
Kane meets Canelo
03:10 , Kieran Jackson in Mexico CityEngland keep Mexico waiting for two minutes or so at the start of the second-half; Harry Kane clasps the hand of Mexican boxer Canelo Alvaraz as he enters the pitch. Perhaps the most famous man in Mexico?
Mexico 1-2 England
03:09 , Alan Smith47’ - Kane leaves his foot in on Lira, conceding a simple free kick.
There was a fireworks show at the break so our pictures are now being filtered by a sulphur haze.
Restarted! Mexico 1-2 England
03:07 , Alan Smith46’ - Alvarez replaces Montes and takes the armband.
Mexico get us going again.
03:06 , Alan SmithMexico players have been back out on the pitch and ready to go for about two minutes.
England are just emerging slowly from the dressing room.
Anthony Barry's half-time assessment
03:00 , Alan Smith"No frustration,” he says. “A full throttle match. Every minute feels like the 90th. We prepared our players...we had to suffer here.”
He says aim was to get to water break with match scoreless and adds: “We had the quality to come into the game. Jude does what he does and from there it's disappointing to conceding from a set piece.”
Seven dizzying minutes
02:56 , Kieran Jackson in Mexico CityWhat an end to that half - seven dizzying minutes with three goals before three golden chances for Mexico to score an equaliser. Raul Jimenez, in particular, could have had a hat-trick! A masterclass in heading but, so far, Jordan Pickford has been up to the task. Still, that man again - Julian Quinones - with a thumping finish to get Mexico back in it. What a second half we have set up now."
Rooney's half-time analysis
02:56 , Alan Smith“I thought they did well to get to the hydration break, more energy, then the first goal, a second, but the last five minutes was a bit nervous,” he says of England’s performance.
“The first goal was key. There are four aspects. Pickford gets the ball, throws it to Rice, driving up the pitch. Saka holding his width, then a committed full-back on the outside, Bellingham getting in there and it's a really good header.
“The connection between Jude and Kane is really good. Kane goes to the back post to then go to the front post, and Jude goes to the front post before going to the back post. We've said this, wingers who can go on the outside, it makes it easier for the forwards.”
Alti-Jude's super fast brace
02:55 , Alan Smith#GetThisChip - Jude Bellingham 🏴 scores a brace in just 98 seconds, the 3rd fastest in the entire history of the World Cup:
— MisterChip (English) (@MisterChiping) July 6, 2026
1m10s Kroos 🇩🇪 - vs Brazil 2014
1m35s Mbappé 🇫🇷 - vs Argentina 2022
1m38s BELLINGHAM 🏴 - vs Mexico 2026 pic.twitter.com/dE7xE0GttO
Half-time! Mexico 1-2 England
02:51 , Alan SmithI know the air is thin up there but it’s time to breathe.
England are ahead. But they were rattled after conceding and need to find some composure.
Mexico 1-2 England
02:49 , Alan Smith49’ - From the corner, Jimenez wins a free header and knocks it down to Montes. He is about to bundle in from two yards but Bellingham intervenes with a last-ditch challenge. And the subsequent corner is headed away.
England are quaking here.
Mexico 1-2 England
02:48 , Alan Smith48’ - Pickford denies Jimenez with a stunning save, touching the headed attempt over his bar after Alvarado put it on a sixpence from the right.
Two more minutes to hold out.
Mexico 1-2 England
02:46 , Alan Smith46’ - Oh dear, England are rattled now. Quinones holds the ball up too easily in front of Quansah. He then pulls it back to Jimenez. It looks like he is going to score but... a relieved Pickford watches the shot drift wide.
Mexico 1-2 England
02:45 , Alan Smith45’ - There will be five added minutes. They will feel rather long for England’s players.
Mexico 1-2 England
02:44 , Alan Smith44’ - There were 98 seconds between Bellingham’s goals for those on clockwatch. England need to try and kill the next few minutes to protect that lead, Mexico’s tails are back up.
GOAL! Mexico 1-2 England (Quinones, 42)
02:43 , Alan SmithThat’s some response. Quinones smashes into the roof of Pickford’s net with a half volley after England fail to deal with a set piece from the left. Konsa tries to clear but only sends it straight into the path of Mexico’s leading scorer.
Mexico 0-2 England
02:40 , Alan SmithRight, the first goal. It starts with Pickford, Rice progresses it and feeds clubmate Saka on the right. He then crosses towards Kane but it’s just out of his reach ... and Bellingham arrives to head home.
The second comes pretty much immediately after the restart with Kane slotting the ball across for the Real Madrid man to finish again.
Mexico look a complete mess. Now England must simply keep their heads and frustrate a home crowd that must not be far from turning on their players.
GOAL! Mexico 0-2 England (Bellingham 38)
02:38 , Alan SmithAnd before I can type out the full description for that opener Bellingham has scored again!
GOAL! Mexico 0-1 England (Bellingham, 36)
02:36 , Alan SmithPlay the darts song!
Bellingham heads home from Saka’s cross and England are in front.
Mexico 0-0 England
02:35 , Alan Smith35’ - Mexico now look dominant. England are dropping deeper and the hosts are trying to find a way through with little success but there is a growing sense that they are controlling proceedings.
Mexico 0-0 England
02:33 , Alan Smith34’ - Saka does not look quite right here. He has been anonymous for long spells and has just given the ball away cheaply near halfway.
All of England’s promising work has come down the opposite flank.
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