Ten-man England survive Mexico comeback to reach World Cup quarters

England survived a spirited fightback from Mexico to secure a 3-2 win and book their place in the World Cup quarterfinals. The victory, however, came at a cost, as England had to play most of the second half with 10 men following Jarrell Quansah's red card.

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England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their third goal with Jude Bellingham

Jude Bellingham was the early hero for England, scoring twice in quick succession within a minute. His first goal came from a Bukayo Saka cross, and he quickly followed up by tapping in a pass from Harry Kane to stun the home crowd at the Azteca Stadium. Mexico pulled one back before halftime through Julian Quinones, who reacted fastest to a loose ball in the box.

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Jude Bellingham put England ahead, striking twice ⁠in the space of a minute, finishing a ​Bukayo Saka cross before tapping in Harry Kane’s ​pass to stun the home crowd.

The complexion of the match changed in the second half when Jarrell Quansah was sent off after a VAR review. Despite being a man down, England extended their lead through a Harry Kane penalty, awarded after goalkeeper Raul Rangel fouled Anthony Gordon. Mexico narrowed the deficit again with a penalty from Raul Jimenez, confirmed by VAR after Kane fouled Brian Gutierrez.

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Mexico’s Julian Quinones pulled one back before halftime, reacting quickest to a loose ball ​in the box to fire into the roof ​of the net and revive the co-hosts’ hopes.

The match itself experienced a one-hour delay due to adverse weather conditions around the stadium. England's quarterfinal opponents will be Norway, with the match scheduled to take place in Miami. This defeat marks the end of Mexico's deepest run in the tournament in 40 years.

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England were reduced ‌to 10 men in the second half after Jarrell Quansah was sent off following a VAR review, but Harry Kane restored England’s two-goal lead with ​a penalty ​after goalkeeper ⁠Raul Rangel fouled Anthony Gordon.