England win World Cup thriller in Mexico to reveal true identity

England defeated Mexico 3-2 in a World Cup round-of-16 thriller at the Azteca Stadium on July 6, 2026, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice and Harry Kane converting a penalty to secure the victory. England played a significant portion of the match with 10 men after Jarell Quansah was sent off following a VAR review. The win books England a quarter-final place against Norway, managed by Erling Haaland's side, under head coach Thomas Tuchel.