England Beat Mexico to Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — The England national football team advanced to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after defeating Mexico 3-2 in a round of 16 match. The match took place in Mexico City, with the kick-off delayed by one hour due to adverse weather conditions.

Two goals from Jude Bellingham in the 36th and 38th minutes, along with a Harry Kane penalty in the 60th minute, secured the victory for England. Julian Quinones scored for Mexico in the 42nd minute, and Raul Jimenez converted a penalty in the 69th minute.

England defender Jarell Quansah was sent off in the 54th minute for a serious foul, but the team managed to hold onto their lead while playing at a numerical disadvantage.

In the quarter-finals, England will face Norway, who previously caused a sensation by defeating Brazil 2-1. The match is scheduled to take place during the night of 12 July 2026 Moscow time.

Cesar Montes, a defender for Moscow's Lokomotiv and the Mexican national team, started the match but was substituted after the first half.

This marks England's third consecutive appearance in the World Cup quarter-finals. The team finished fourth in 2018 and was eliminated in the quarter-finals in 2022.

Mexico became the second host nation of the 2026 World Cup to be eliminated from the tournament. Earlier in the round of 16, Canada lost 3-0 to Morocco. The United States team is still scheduled to play its match at this stage against Belgium.

The World Cup is taking place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico with 48 national teams participating. The tournament concludes on 19 July 2026. Argentina is the reigning world champion.