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England Beats 10-Man Mexico 3-2 to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals
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England Beats 10-Man Mexico 3-2 to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals

From Die Presse · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • England defeated co-host Mexico 3-2 in a World Cup match, advancing to the quarterfinals where they will face Norway.
  • Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane added a penalty for England, while Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored for Mexico.
  • England played over 50 minutes with 10 men after Jarell Quansah's red card but managed to hold on for the victory.

England advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over co-host Mexico at the Estadio Azteca. Despite playing with 10 men for over 50 minutes, the Three Lions secured their spot in the next round, where they will face Norway.

England stands after a slugfest with Mexico in the quarterfinals of the World Cup.

โ€” Article textDescribing England's progression to the next stage.

Jude Bellingham was instrumental in England's success, scoring two goals in quick succession. He opened the scoring with a header from a Bukayo Saka cross and doubled the lead shortly after with another clinical finish. Mexico managed to pull a goal back before halftime through Julian Quinones, keeping their hopes alive.

Jude Bellingham with a brace (36th, 38th) and Harry Kane (60th) with a penalty scored for the English.

โ€” Article textListing England's goal scorers.

The match took a significant turn when England defender Jarell Quansah was shown a red card in the 54th minute, forcing his team to play shorthanded. However, England extended their lead to 3-1 from the penalty spot, with Harry Kane converting after Anthony Gordon was fouled.

Mexico could only shorten the score through Julian Quinones (42nd) and Raul Jimenez (69th) from the penalty spot.

โ€” Article textListing Mexico's goal scorers.

Mexico continued to press and reduced the deficit to 3-2 with a penalty from Raul Jimenez in the 69th minute. Despite intense pressure from the home crowd and the numerical disadvantage, England's defense held firm, securing a crucial win. This marks Mexico's first-ever World Cup defeat at the Estadio Azteca.

After a red card for Jarell Quansah (54th), England played with 10 men for over 50 minutes.

โ€” Article textDetailing the red card incident and its impact on the game.
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Originally published by Die Presse in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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