England Wins Dramatic 3-2 Victory Over Mexico in World Cup Round of 16

England snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory against Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, with the match at New Mexico Stadium on Monday, July 6, 2026, proving to be a rollercoaster of penalties, VAR reviews, and a red card for England's Jarell Quansah.

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England secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

The Three Lions initially built a comfortable two-goal lead in the first half. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 36th minute with a header from Harry Kane's accurate lobbed pass. Just two minutes later, Bellingham doubled England's advantage, converting a precise pass from Kane from close range. However, Mexico clawed back into the game in the 42nd minute when Julian Quinones capitalized on a rebound, firing a powerful shot into the net to make it 2-1.

Drama unfolded early in the second half when referee Alireza Faghani issued a straight red card to England defender Jarell Quansah in the 54th minute following a VAR review for a foul. Despite playing with 10 men, England extended their lead in the 58th minute. Harry Kane calmly converted a penalty awarded after Raul Rangel fouled Anthony Gordon in the box, putting England up 3-1.

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The match featured two penalties, a red card for England's Jarell Quansah, and VAR interventions.

Mexico was awarded their own penalty in the 66th minute after a VAR review overturned an initial decision. Raul Jimenez successfully converted the spot-kick, narrowing the deficit to 3-2. Despite late substitutions and increased intensity, no further goals were scored, with England holding on for the win. They are set to face Norway in the quarterfinals.

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England will face Norway in the quarterfinals.