Fifa World Cup 2026: England into the last eight after beating Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium
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This was England's night, and arguably one of their best ever at a World Cup, writes the BBC's Sami Mokbel
Prince William sent his congratulations to Thomas Tuchel's side, saying 'bring on the quarter-final!'
England will play Norway in the quarter-final after they beat Brazil
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Jordan Henderson suffered a wrist injury while celebrating and will not travel back to Kansas City with the squad
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I am 78 years young - so have seen England many times, but this game would be in top five great England performances of all time. Had two hours sleep, now up ready to go to golf. Fingers bitten and crossed for what is to come.
Roger, Faro
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Strange dream last night… England were magnificent!!
David, Durham
Mexico 2-3 England
Before the game Alan Shearer said he had never known anything like the atmosphere inside the Azteca Stadium.
He said it would take a heroic performance to stand up to Mexico in their fortress.
That's exactly what England delivered.
The re-run is about to kick off on BBC Two if you have time to watch it...you won't be disappointed!
Mexico 2-3 England
The Mexico national anthem is playing on BBC Two right now.
Shivers...
The Three Lions went into the lion's den, that's for sure...
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That was Jude Bellingham's considered interview.
But what was his real message to the England fans?
Bellingham's advice to England fans
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England midfielder Jude Bellingham speaking to BBC Sport: "Hard to gather it all together really. With 10 men defending how we defended our box, being clinical how we were in their box. Big pressure moments in years gone by watching as a fan, as a kid, England probably would have crumbled but we stuck together until the last second. The players who came on, the players that started, running themselves into the ground and giving everything. That is what what this team is about.
"The atmosphere was by far the best I have played against in international football. This country as a footballing country is magnificent. The reception we had coming off the plane, although it was hostile, it was beautiful to see how passionate one country can be about their team.
"The refereeing decisions, it is what it is. It's the World Cup and they are human too. As easy as it is to say now, they are human, we made a lot more than they did, but no worries we got through."
On his first-half clearance being just as important as his two goals: "It could have been. At 2-1 the game was still there, especially when they scored. It felt like the stadium almost collapsed. So it was probably an important clearance, just as important as the goals, but this win is far more than me. It is the players that came on, the supporters who have come to Mexico and probably had a difficult journey and paid hard earned money. It is a whole country's performance."
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Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live from Estadio Azteca
Jude Bellingham used his technical class, but it was almost like he dragged England over the line.
That was one of his best performances - if not his best performance - in an England shirt so far.
He and Harry Kane during this tournament have been phenomenal.
Long may it continue.
You want the others to chip in with goals but when those two are performing the way that they are, England always have a chance.
Mexico 2-3 England
Jude Bellingham became the first player to score two goals at the Azteca in a World Cup game since Diego Maradona in 1986...
No, not that game, against Belgium in the semi-final.
BBC Two
The fact you have made it this far means you know the score.
So sit down, relax, and drink it in.
England's glorious night in the Azteca is being replayed in full on BBC Two from 07:10 BST.
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Followed England all my life. It was like watching a movie I’d already seen 1,000 times before, but this time, somehow the script changed.
Rory, London
Mexico 2-3 England
Prince William took to the social media platform X in the early hours of this morning to send his congratulations to Thomas Tuchel's side.
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I’m 50 this year and that ranks as the best England game at a World Cup. Beating Germany 5-1 was special, but this….. this was memorable on a different level. Work? Sure I’m powering through. Worth every yawn, ache, heavy head today. The Beautiful game at its absolute best.
Oliver, St Albans
Magnificent! Not only the commitment of the players, but any fan who made their way to the match deserves all of our admiration and thanks for going above and beyond!
Chris and Chris, Liverpool
I’ve followed England since Mexico 86. I remember crying at the “Hand of God”. Deep down I’ve never felt that England had what it took mentally to win a tournament before. Not now. That was easily the best England performance I have ever seen. Believe!
Kamloops, British Columbia
Mexico 2-3 England
Watch the moment the referee blew the final whistle at the Estadio Azteca...
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Wayne Rooney
Former England striker
That was one of the greatest results, performances. They showed attitude, grit, desire, everything you would have wanted an England team to show they showed tonight.
Going down to 10 we knew it was going to be difficult. They sat in and I was worried that we went too deep too early, but they put their bodies on the line. The centre-backs and Pickford were outstanding.
We were the better team until the red card and then we showed a lesson in heading the ball out of the box, blocking shots, just brilliant.
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Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent at Azteca Stadium
I’ve covered six major tournaments with England but nothing beats what I witnessed tonight.
Not just because England won the game in the way they did but just the enormity of the occasion.
The stadium was literally shaking at various points of the evening.
The locals were magnificent - supported their team to the end.
But this was England’s night. Arguably one of their best ever at a World Cup.
Mexico 2-3 England
Harry Kane's post-match interview says it all and will go down in England folklore...
'I'm speechless' - Kane reacts to England's victory over Mexico
Mexico 2-3 England
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at the Azteca Stadium
Bellingham scores two in 98 seconds to silence the Azteca
England produced their best display of the World Cup amid the passion and emotion of the Azteca Stadium to secure a dramatic victory over Mexico and set up a quarter-final against Norway.
On a night of sheer sporting theatre, with the game delayed by an hour because of severe storms, Thomas Tuchel's side even survived Jarell Quansah's red card early in the second half to record one of their finest wins in recent years.
Mexico had lost only two of 89 competitive games at their Azteca fortress, but England's cool approach early on allowed them to take command when the outstanding Jude Bellingham scored twice in the space of 98 seconds before half-time.
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was in superb form, twice saving brilliantly from Raul Jimenez, but he was powerless to stop Julian Quinones pulling a goal back for Mexico with a powerful finish three minutes before the break.
Mexico were being driven forward by a constant cacophony of sound, which increased when Quansah was sent off for a high challenge on Jesus Gallardo, but England restored their two-goal lead when Harry Kane scored from the spot after Anthony Gordon was brought down by keeper Raul Rangel.
Just when England thought they had restored order, Kane was the culprit when he kicked Brian Gutierrez's foot in the area, Jimenez scoring the resulting spot-kick.
With England under pressure and in frantic atmosphere, Tuchel brought on Dan Burn and Djed Spence, reverting to a five-man defence to see out 11 minutes of stoppage time for a superb win.
Mexico 2-3 England
Nightmare for Jordan Henderson, but for the remainder of the England squad this World Cup moves on to Miami, and a quarter-final with Norway on Saturday.
Before we get reaction to the victory, let's break down how the Three Lions got the win that keeps their World Cup hopes alive...
Mexico 2-3 England
This is how Jordan Henderson suffered his wrist injury, celebrating England's 3-2 win over Mexico...
Henderson injured in England celebrations
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Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport senior football correspondent
We've been told that Jordan Henderson will not travel back to Kansas City with the squad this evening and will stay back in Mexico City with a member of England medical staff.
Henderson injured his wrist celebrating at full-time. He appeared to land awkwardly after falling from the advertising hoardings following England's 3-2 victory and was pictured leaving the pitch on a stretcher.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 9 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
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