Ten-man England beat Mexico 3-2 to reach World Cup quarter-finals
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England secured a place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico on Sunday, despite playing most of the second half with ten men at the Azteca Stadium. The match, which was delayed by an hour due to adverse weather, saw Jude Bellingham give England an early lead with two goals in the space of a minute. He first converted a cross from Bukayo Saka and then tapped in a pass from Harry Kane.
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Following the match, England manager Thomas Tuchel praised his team's resilience, attributing the victory to "pure mentality and heart." He stated that his 10-man side "overcame every obstacle" in a challenging atmosphere at the Azteca Stadium to secure their place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Mexico's defeat to England marks the elimination of the second host nation from the FIFA World Cup tournament.
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