England overcame a numerical disadvantage to defeat co-host Mexico and continue its quest for a World Cup title for the first time in 60 years.
Under the guidance of coach Thomas Tuchel, England triumphed 3-2 over Mexico in the Round of 16 of the FIFA North America World Cup at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on July 6. Jude Bellingham scored two goals, and Harry Kane netted the decisive penalty kick.
Despite losing defender Jarell Quansah to a red card in the 54th minute, England maintained its lead and secured a spot in the quarterfinals for the third consecutive World Cup.
England, which last won the World Cup in 1966, is now one step closer to reclaiming the title. In the quarterfinals, they will face Norway, which reached this stage for the first time after defeating Brazil.
Conversely, Mexico's journey in the tournament ended in the Round of 16. This match marked the last game at Estadio Azteca for the tournament, where Mexico had previously enjoyed an impressive record of eight wins and two draws in ten World Cup matches, but their unbeaten streak came to an end against England.
England took the lead in the 36th minute when Bellingham headed in a cross from Bukayo Saka. Just two minutes later, he scored again with an assist from Kane, quickly putting England ahead 2-0. Mexico managed to pull one back in the 42nd minute with a volley from Julián Quiñones, ending the first half at 2-1.
In the 60th minute, Kane converted a penalty to extend England's lead to 3-1. Mexico responded with a penalty from Raúl Jiménez, but they could not find the net again.
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