Mexico 2 x 3 England: see the best moments from the World Cup game
England defeated Mexico 3-2, this Sunday (6), at the historic Azteca Stadium, in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
The result ended the hosts' unbeaten run in the tournament and guaranteed the English side's qualification to the quarterfinals of the World Cup.
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The match started late due to heavy rain in the Mexican capital and was marked by a dramatic turnaround in the score, two penalties, an expulsion and high-intensity plays throughout the 90 minutes.
Mexico dominated the beginning of the match, creating the best chances and putting pressure on the English defense, but it was England who opened the scoring in the first half.
Aos 36 minutos, Bukayo Saka avançou pela linha de fundo direita e cruzou na segunda trave para Jude Bellingham cabecear e inaugurar o placar no Azteca.
Less than two minutes later, the same Bellingham expanded by receiving the ball on the edge of the area, exchanging passes with Harry Kane and finishing it into the back of the net, scoring his second goal of the match.
Mexico reacted quickly: in the 41st minute, after a set piece, Ezri Konsa was unable to make the cut and Julian Quiñones took advantage of the surplus to reduce the score, making it 2-1 before the break.
The final minutes of the first half saw intense pressure from the hosts, with Jordan Pickford making at least two difficult saves to maintain England's advantage on the scoreboard.
The second half brought new chapters to the confrontation in the opening minutes. Eight minutes into the final stage, referee Alireza Faghani went to the VAR monitor and sent off defender Jarell Quansah, who hit the sole of his boot above Jesús Gallardo's ankle in a move considered highly dangerous.
England, even with one player less, extended the lead in the 14th minute of the second half: goalkeeper Raúl Rangel left the goal to stifle a move by Anthony Gordon and committed a penalty, converted by Harry Kane safely into the left corner, establishing the score at 3-1.
Mexico continued to look for a reaction and were awarded a penalty in the 22nd minute, after Kane committed an infraction on Brian Gutiérrez inside the area - a move also reviewed by VAR.
Raúl Jiménez was responsible for the charge and scored for the Mexicans, making the score 3-2 and rekindling the fans' hope in Azteca.
In the final minutes, Mexico pressed intensely, taking advantage of the numerical advantage, but the English defense resisted with 10 blocks recorded and goalkeeper Pickford making decisive interventions.
With the elimination, Mexico ends its participation in the World Cup in the round of 16 stage, having been undefeated throughout the group stage with three wins and zero goals conceded until tonight's clash.
England advances to the quarter-finals of the tournament, where they will face Norway, who eliminated Brazil at the same stage.
Without Germany, Brazil remains at the top of the list of World Cup champions
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Source: CNN