England defeated Mexico 3-2 on Wednesday in a dramatic World Cup match at the Estadio Azteca, securing a spot in the quarterfinals against Norway. Jude Bellingham scored two goals in the first half, while Harry Kane added another from the penalty spot. The victory marks only the third time a team has won a competitive match at the iconic venue.
Key Details
Bellingham opened the scoring in the 36th minute, followed by a second goal just two minutes later. Mexico responded with a goal from Julián Quiñones just before halftime. The match intensified in the second half when England's Jarell Quansah received a red card in the 54th minute, giving Mexico a numerical advantage. Despite the setback, Kane extended England's lead with a penalty in the 60th minute, marking his sixth goal of the tournament.
Mexico narrowed the gap again with a penalty from Raúl Jiménez in the 69th minute, but England's defense held firm for the remainder of the match. England's coach, Thomas Tuchel, praised his team's resilience, stating,
This team really mean it. When the going gets tough, they never give up, they never lose belief.
Background
England will face Norway on Saturday evening in the quarterfinals, following Norway's 2-1 victory over Brazil, where Erling Haaland scored both late goals to secure the win. This marks a historic achievement for Norway, who have not advanced past the round of 16 in previous World Cups.
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The match results may influence betting markets and fan engagement around the World Cup, particularly for England's upcoming match against Norway. Investors will watch for ticket sales and merchandise impacts as England progresses in the tournament.