England defeated Mexico 3-2 at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Sunday, securing a place in the World Cup quarter-finals for the third consecutive tournament. The match began after a one‑hour delay caused by thunderstorms. Mexico opened the scoring in the first half when Julián Quiñones volleyed home from a free‑kick scramble, equalising the early lead England had taken through a Jude Bellingham header from a Bukayo Saka cross. Bellingham added a second goal two minutes later after a break down the right, with Harry Kane providing the assist. England created difficulty for themselves early in the match but held firm. Quansah was sent off in the 54th minute for a high‑foot sliding challenge on Jesús Gallardo, becoming the fourth English player dismissed at a World Cup. Kane converted a penalty in the 60th minute after a VAR‑reviewed handball by his own clearance, restoring a two‑goal advantage. Mexico reduced the deficit when Raúl Jiménez converted a penalty in the 78th minute following a handball by Kane. The match ended with England holding on for the victory. Tuchel said the team had to fight and find a way despite the difficult circumstances, while Aguirre noted that errors cost his side the result. England will face Norway in the quarter‑finals, after Norway eliminated Brazil 2-1 earlier in the round of 32.