England survived a spirited Mexico fightback to secure a 3-2 win on Sunday and book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals, ending the co-hosts' deepest run at the tournament in 40 years despite playing most of the second half with 10 men at the Azteca Stadium.
Jude Bellingham put England ahead, striking twice in the space of a minute, finishing a Bukayo Saka cross before tapping in Harry Kane's pass to stun the home crowd.
Mexico's Julian Quinones pulled one back before half-time, reacting quickest to a loose ball in the box to fire into the roof of the net and revive the co-hosts' hopes.
England were reduced to 10 men in the second half after Jarell Quansah was sent off following a VAR review, but Harry Kane restored England's two-goal lead with a penalty after goalkeeper Raul Rangel fouled Anthony Gordon.
Mexico's Raul Jimenez reduced the deficit with another penalty after a VAR review confirmed a foul from Kane on Brian Gutierrez.
The match was delayed by one hour due to adverse weather conditions around the Azteca Stadium.
England will face Norway in the last eight in Miami on Saturday.
England’s possible route to World Cup final:
Group fixtures
17 June: England 4-2 Croatia | AT&T Stadium, Arlington
23 June: England 0-0 Ghana | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
27 June: England 2-0 Panama | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Round of 32
1 July: England 2-1 DR Congo | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Round of 16
5 July: England 3-2 Mexico | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Quarter-final
11 July: England vs Norway | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Semi-final
15 July: England vs Argentina (most likely opponents) | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Final:
19 July: England vs France (most likely opponents) | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
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