Mexico 2-3 England: Ten-man Three Lions survive to reach World Cup quarterfinals

England weathered a storm of pressure with ten men to knock out tournament hosts Mexico in a pulsating Round of 16 clash at the Estadio Azteca. Thomas Tuchel’s side grabbed control late in the first half through a Jude Bellingham brace – the Real Madrid star struck twice in two minutes (36’, 38’). Mexico hit back immediately when Julián Quiñones slotted home to make it 2-1 at the break. The drama intensified after the interval. Jarell Quansah saw a straight red card on 54 minutes for a dangerous challenge, but England refused to sit back. Harry Kane calmly dispatched a penalty on the hour mark to restore a two-goal cushion. Raúl Jiménez pulled one back from the spot for Mexico on 69 minutes, setting up a frantic finale. Jordan Pickford and a resolute backline held firm as the hosts threw everything forward, sealing a quarterfinal berth for the Three Lions.