England Beat Mexico in Dramatics, Kane Nets Winner

Match Overview

England advanced to the quarter‑finals with a hard‑fought 4‑3 victory over Mexico. The Three Lions were reduced to ten men early in the second half after a rough challenge saw Quansah sent off for a nasty challenge. Despite being a man short, England survived a Mexican onslaught and secured the win.

First Half Goals

Sergio Jimenez opened the scoring for Mexico with a penalty, narrowing England’s lead. England responded quickly, adding a second through Bukayo Saka to put the game out of reach. The tempo remained high, setting up a thrilling second half.

Bellingham’s Lightning Double

Jude Bellingham stunned the crowd by netting two goals within 98 seconds for England. His rapid fire doubled England’s cushion and seemed to settle the contest. Mexico fought back, with Quinones pulling one back late to keep the match alive.

Kane’s Decisive Finish

After England’s numerical disadvantage, Harry Kane sealed the win with the Three Lions’ third goal. The striker’s clinical finish ended the game 4‑3 in favor of England. Mexico’s late pressure, described as “just constant attacks,” could not overturn the lead.

Next Steps

The victorious England will face Norway in the quarter‑final on 11 July, setting up another tight contest. Fans can relive the action by checking the live coverage. Mexico’s journey ends here, but their fighting spirit left a lasting impression.

Watch as 10-man England lead Mexico but under pressure in closing stages