England edge hosts Mexico 3-2 to reach World Cup quarterfinals despite red card

By Hoang Nguyen          JUL. 6, 2026

England survived a spirited comeback from hosts Mexico to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory on Sunday, advancing to the World Cup quarter-finals despite playing more than 35 minutes with 10 men.

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    Victory for England!

    Pickford cleared the cross and that was it for Mexico. A rollercoaster of a match with a red card, penalties and a chase on the scoreboard. England survived at last. Their next opponent will be Norway in the quarterfinals.

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    Corner kick. Blocked. Another shot. Blocked. Another corner.

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    Last chance for Mexico. Keeper Rangel will also join this final play.

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    Mexico were near the equalizer when Stones' clearance almost went in. Corner for Mexico.

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    Yellow card for Jordan Henderson on the bench for reacting to the ref. Meanwhile, Jimenez was still sidelined due to a sprained ankle. It's hard for him to return to play after such an injury. Mexico are playing with 10 men too.

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    A much better cross from Gallardo, but Jimenez went off target.

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    Putting Burn in was the right call, as he minimized risks from Mexico's crosses.

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    Mexico have been trying different crossing options, but England put a stop to them all.

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    England are still standing firm. Their attackers helped reduce pressure on the defense by pressing higher.

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    A whopping 11 minutes are added to the second half. There is still enough time for Mexico.

 

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