England produced a determined display to defeat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash, booking their place in the quarter-finals despite playing much of the second half with 10 men. Jude Bellingham starred with two goals in just 98 seconds before Harry Kane converted a second-half penalty to restore England’s two-goal advantage. Mexico responded through Julián Quiñones before halftime and Raúl Jiménez’s penalty reduced the deficit after defender Jarell Quansah was sent off following a VAR review for a dangerous challenge. Despite relentless late pressure from the hosts at a packed Estadio Azteca, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and England’s defense held firm through 11 minutes of stoppage time. The victory sends Thomas Tuchel’s side into a quarter-final meeting with Norway, keeping alive England’s hopes of winning their first major international trophy since the 1966 World Cup.
