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FIFA World Cup 2026: Bellingham powers 10-man England past Mexico, into World Cup quarters

Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez reduced the Mexican arrears but they fell short of a place in the quarter-finals.

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England's midfielder Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Mexico and England at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City. Pic/AFP

England's midfielder Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Mexico and England at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City. Pic/AFP

Jude Bellingham's double inflicted a rare defeat on Mexico at the Estadio Azteca as 10-man England won a nerve-racking World Cup classic 3-2 to reach the quarter-finals. Harry Kane also scored from the penalty spot as 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.

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