{"id":16953,"date":"2026-07-06T19:44:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T14:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/?p=16953"},"modified":"2026-07-06T19:44:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T14:14:25","slug":"ten-man-england-beat-mexico-3-2-in-azteca-thriller-to-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/ten-man-england-beat-mexico-3-2-in-azteca-thriller-to-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten-Man England Beat Mexico 3\u20132 in Azteca Thriller to Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>England beat co-hosts Mexico 3\u20132 at the Estadio Azteca to advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 quarter-finals, where they will face Norway. Mexico became the second co-host nation to be eliminated from the tournament after Canada, bowing out in a dramatic Round of 16 match that Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, and a resolute Jordan Pickford ultimately decided.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #282fff;color:#282fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #282fff;color:#282fff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/ten-man-england-beat-mexico-3-2-in-azteca-thriller-to-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals\/#Pickford_Sets_the_Tone\" title=\"Pickford Sets the Tone\">Pickford Sets the Tone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/ten-man-england-beat-mexico-3-2-in-azteca-thriller-to-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals\/#Bellinghams_Brace_Silences_the_Azteca\" title=\"Bellingham&#8217;s Brace Silences the Azteca\">Bellingham&#8217;s Brace Silences the Azteca<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/ten-man-england-beat-mexico-3-2-in-azteca-thriller-to-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals\/#Red_Card_Changes_Everything\" title=\"Red Card Changes Everything\">Red Card Changes Everything<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/ten-man-england-beat-mexico-3-2-in-azteca-thriller-to-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals\/#Mexico_Storm_Back_%E2%80%94_But_Pickford_Will_Not_Break\" title=\"Mexico Storm Back \u2014 But Pickford Will Not Break\">Mexico Storm Back \u2014 But Pickford Will Not Break<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/ten-man-england-beat-mexico-3-2-in-azteca-thriller-to-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals\/#What_Comes_Next\" title=\"What Comes Next\">What Comes Next<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i>Watch England&#8217;s <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/sports\/football\/fifa-world-cup\/2026\"><i>FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122<\/i><\/a><i> campaign and all other remaining matches live on ZEE 5. Get the <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/myaccount\/subscription?plan-ref=0-11-7467&amp;asset-ref=0-6-4z5914493&amp;visibility=SELECTED&amp;context=FIFA\"><i>ZEE 5 FIFA Subscription<\/i><\/a><i>\u00a0 Quarterly Plan at \u20b9799 and watch every remaining match of the tournament live in India.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pickford_Sets_the_Tone\"><\/span><b>Pickford Sets the Tone<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/sports\/football\/fifa-world-cup\/2026\/0-6-4z5974253\/0-2-5z5974716\/teams\/mexico\/mexico-squad\">Mexico <\/a>dominated early possession and created the first real danger of the match. In the 15th minute, Roberto Alvarado swung a perfect cross from the right, and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez shook off his marker to get a powerful header away towards the near post. Pickford flung himself low and made a spectacular reflex save. Without that stop, this evening could have gone very differently.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bellinghams_Brace_Silences_the_Azteca\"><\/span><b>Bellingham&#8217;s Brace Silences the Azteca<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The match had barely resumed after the first hydration break, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/sports\/football\/fifa-world-cup\/2026\/0-6-4z5974253\/0-2-5z5974716\/teams\/england\/england-squad\">England <\/a>were up 2\u20130.<\/p>\n<p>In the 36th minute, Bukayo Saka looped an excellent ball to the far post on the counter-attack. Bellingham outjumped the Mexican defence and smashed a header into the net.<\/p>\n<p>Ninety-eight seconds later, it was two. Elliot Anderson won the ball back in midfield, fed Anthony Gordon, who played it to Harry Kane. Kane \u2014 selfless as ever \u2014 squared it right back to the onrushing Bellingham, who swept it in cleanly. Two goals in two minutes. The Estadio Azteca fell almost silent.<\/p>\n<p>Mexico hit back before the break. Off an Alvarado free-kick, Ezri Konsa failed to clear properly, and the ball dropped to Juli\u00e1n Qui\u00f1ones, who blasted a stunning volley into the roof of the net. 2\u20131. The home crowd were back. Half-time arrived at a breathless 2\u20131.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Card_Changes_Everything\"><\/span><b>Red Card Changes Everything<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The second half began \u2014 and within nine minutes, everything changed.<\/p>\n<p>England right-back Jarell Quansah committed a dangerous tackle on Jes\u00fas Gallardo. VAR reviewed. The referee reached for his pocket. Straight red card. England were down to ten men with more than 35 minutes still to play, in front of 87,000 passionate Mexican supporters.<\/p>\n<p>Then England immediately made it 3\u20131.<\/p>\n<p>Goalkeeper Ra\u00fal Rangel rushed out and brought down Anthony Gordon inside the box. Penalty. Kane stepped up. Cool, composed, inevitable. He fired it beneath Rangel&#8217;s diving arms. 3\u20131. England had somehow extended their lead despite having a man sent off.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mexico_Storm_Back_%E2%80%94_But_Pickford_Will_Not_Break\"><\/span><b>Mexico Storm Back \u2014 But Pickford Will Not Break<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mexico were not finished. In the 69th minute, Harry Kane tripped Brian Guti\u00e9rrez in the box \u2014 a penalty at the other end. Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez stepped up and sent Pickford the wrong way.\u00a0 3\u20132. The Estadio Azteca was thunderous.<\/p>\n<p>What followed was a defensive siege unlike anything England had endured in recent memory. Mexico pressed relentlessly for twenty-plus minutes, winning twelve corners in total across the match and unleashing 22 shots at goal against a ten-man England side that gave up 62% of possession. England touched the ball just 28% of the time.<\/p>\n<p>Pickford was immense. The makeshift English backline \u2014 reorganised and stretched after the red card \u2014 held their shape, blocked crosses, threw themselves in front of shots, and rode the relentless Mexican pressure all the way to the final whistle.<\/p>\n<p>The whistle came. England had held. 3\u20132.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/sports\/football\/fifa-world-cup\/2026\/match-clips\/0-6-4z5974253\/mex-vs-eng-quickfire-highlights-fifa-world-cup-2026\/0-1-6z5998193?utm_source=GoogleOneBox&amp;utm_medium=GoogleSearch&amp;utm_campaign=OneBox_quick_fire_highlight\">England vs Mexico Match Highlight<\/a> Free Only On ZEE5.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Comes_Next\"><\/span><b>What Comes Next<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bellingham has now scored three goals in this tournament. Kane has led with intelligence, unselfishness, and a cold penalty strike when it mattered most. Tuchel&#8217;s England, battered and a man short, showed something important tonight \u2014 they know how to suffer and win.<\/p>\n<p>Norway await in the quarter-final. Erling Haaland, fresh from a brace against Brazil, will be England&#8217;s biggest test yet. Quansah will serve a suspension. Pickford will need to be at his best again.<\/p>\n<p>One win away from the semi-final. England dare to dream.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i>Catch England vs Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 quarter-final live on ZEE 5. Don&#8217;t miss it \u2014 stream every match live in India on ZEE 5.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i>Disclaimer: Subscription pack prices are subject to change from time to time. Please visit the subscription page for the most up-to-date pricing information.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>England beat co-hosts Mexico 3\u20132 at the Estadio Azteca to advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 quarter-finals, where they will face Norway. 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