Two goals from Jude Bellingham and a timely penalty conversion from Harry Kane helped England clinch a thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash in Mexico City. The Three Lions overcame Jarell Quansah’s red card, high altitude and a fervent home support to keep their quest for a first major tournament win in 60 years alive. England have relied on Bellingham and Kane throughout the tournament and that duo have carried them into a last eight showdown with Erling Haaland’s Norway. Bellingham struck twice in 98 seconds in the first half to condemn Mexico to just a third defeat in 90 matches at the Azteca. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez reduced the Mexican arrears but they fell short of a place in the quarter-finals
