England secured a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico on Sunday at the Estadio Azteca. The match, witnessed by 87,500 fans, was marked by a comeback from Mexico and a crucial second-half penalty conversion by England's Harry Kane. England will next face Norway.
Jude Bellingham ignited England's offense, scoring two goals within a two-minute span in the first half. Mexico pulled a goal back before halftime through Julian Quinones, making the score 2-1. The momentum appeared to shift in the second half when England's Jarell Quansah received a straight red card in the 53rd minute, reducing England to 10 players.
Despite the disadvantage, England extended its lead when Harry Kane converted a penalty kick after Mexico's goalkeeper Raul Rangel fouled an English player in the box. Mexico again narrowed the deficit in the 69th minute when Raul Jimenez successfully converted a penalty, setting up an anxious finish. England managed to withstand Mexico's late pressure to secure the win.
This victory marks a significant moment, as it handed Mexico its first-ever World Cup defeat at the Estadio Azteca. Traveling England supporters celebrated the win following the match.