Result Mexico - England, Sunday, 5 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16

England triumphed over Mexico with a score of 3-2 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The eagerly awaited game was postponed by an hour due to heavy thunderstorms. Even after being reduced to 10 players and facing significant late-game pressure, England managed to secure their place in the quarterfinals.

In a remarkable display, Jude Bellingham netted two goals in just over 90 seconds, giving England a swift 2-0 advantage. The atmosphere was electric as Bellingham quieted the Azteca Stadium.

Then, just before halftime, Julián Quiñones scored for Mexico in the 42nd minute, narrowing the gap and raising concerns for England as the fans erupted in support of their team.

Things took a turn for the worse for England when Jarell Quansah received a red card in the 54th minute, leaving them with only 10 players for more than 30 minutes.

Shortly after, Anthony Gordon was fouled, leading to Harry Kane converting a penalty to extend the lead to 3-1. However, Mexico gained hope when a VAR review determined that Kane had fouled Brian Gutiérrez, resulting in a penalty that Raúl Jiménez successfully converted, bringing Mexico within one goal. Mexico took advantage of their numerical superiority, firing off 20 shots and keeping England pinned in their own half, but England managed to hold on for the victory.

In this match, the Mexican national team features 2 players from Serie A: Genoa defender Johan Vásquez, who played the full match. AC Milan forward Santiago Giménez entered the game in the 62nd minute, taking the place of Gilberto Mora.

 



 

England Sings “Wonderwall” After Round of 16 Win Against Mexico

FIFA Ranking

England holds the 4th position in the FIFA Men's World Rankings, while Mexico is ranked 10th worldwide.

 

How did they reach the Round of 16?

Mexico has emerged as one of the standout teams in the tournament, showcasing a solid defense and the advantage of playing at home. In the Group Stage, Mexico advanced with a flawless 9 points. Round of 32: They defeated Ecuador 2-0 in Mexico City. A key detail: El Tri entered this stage with four consecutive wins, maintaining clean sheets and outscoring their opponents 8-0.

England progressed through the group stage without a loss, but their path has been described as somewhat disjointed, heavily relying on individual brilliance. In the Round of 32: They trailed DR Congo for 75 minutes before Harry Kane netted two late goals, clinching a 2-1 comeback victory.

👉   2 Serie A players called up for  🇲🇽  the Mexico National team:

• AC Milan Santiago Giménez.


• Genoa defender Johan Vásquez.

👉   No Serie A players in the England  National team

👉   Click here for  Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.

👉  Click here for  2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.

 

🇲🇽 Mexico 0 - 1 England 🏴

In the 36th minute, Jude Bellingham scored the first goal, quieting the crowd at Azteca Stadium. He was completely unmarked at the back post, allowing him to head the ball into the net.



 

🇲🇽 Mexico 0 - 2 England 🏴

In the 38th minute, Jude Bellingham found the net once more! A mistake by Mexico during their exit: Gordon intercepted the ball in the midfield and quickly passed it to Kane. The English captain delivered a perfect ball into the center for Bellingham, who, just a few steps away, sealed the 2-0 lead and stunned the Estadio Azteca!





 

🇲🇽 Mexico 1 - 2 England 🏴

A ray of hope for Mexico in the 42nd minute. Julián Quiñones nets a goal! Luis Romo takes a precise free kick from the midfield, but Konsa's clearance is poor, and the ball lands at Quiñones' feet. He strikes a powerful right-footed shot that goes in just beneath the crossbar, leaving goalkeeper Jordan Pickford helpless.

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🇲🇽 Mexico 1 - 2 England 🏴

🟥     Total chaos for England! In the 54th minute, a red card for Jarell Quansah! A terrible foul on Gallardo. The VAR calls for an on-field review, and Faghani, who initially didn't blow the whistle, changes his decision. England is now down to 10 players. It's going to be a tough fight, especially with the heat.



 

🇲🇽 Mexico 1 - 3 England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

⚽️ In the 60th minute, Harry Kane scored a penalty for the England national football team against Mexico. This crucial spot-kick extended England's lead to 3-1. The penalty incident unfolded as England was navigating a tense second half with 10 men following Jarell Quansah's expulsion in the 54th minute. The subsequent penalty call—awarded and confirmed after a brief check—allowed Kane to step up and bury the ball into the back of the net, reinforcing his status as England's talisman.

🇲🇽 Mexico 2 - 3 England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

In the 69th minute, Raúl Jiménez scored from the penalty spot! Mexico is back in the game, and their number 9 was ice-cold! What an exciting match!!!



 



 

 

   Mexico National World Cup 2026 Squad:

• Goalkeepers: Raul Rangel (Guadalajara), Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol), Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna)


• Defenders: Jorge Sanchez (PAOK), Israel Reyes (Club America), Cesar Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow), Johan Vasquez (Genoa), Jesus Gallardo (Toluca), Mateo Chavez (AZ)


• Midfielders: Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Orbelin Pineda (AEK Athens), Alvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis), Roberto Alvarado, Brian Gutierrez, Luis Romo (Guadalajara), Edson Alvarez (West Ham), Obed Vargas (Atletico Madrid), Gilberto Mora (Tijuana), Luis Chavez (Dynamo Moscow)


• Forwards: Cesar Huerta (Anderlecht), Alexis Vega (Toluca), Julian Quinones (Al-Qadsiah), Guillermo Martinez (UNAM), Armando Gonzalez (Guadalajara), Santiago Gimenez (AC Milan), Raul Jimenez (Fulham)

   England World Cup 2026 Squad:

• Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), James Trafford (Manchester City)


• Defenders: Reece James (Chelsea), Tino Livramento (Newcastle), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), John Stones (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), Dan Burn (Newcastle), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur)


• Midfielders: Declan Rice (Arsenal), Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)


• Forwards: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

 

The Azteca Stadium is set for Mexico vs England

Our locker room, our home 🏟️ ​​💚

We are ready to leave it all on the pitch, always with the support of our own. 🇲🇽 #SomosMéxico pic.twitter.com/EPdulVMFsQ

— Mexican National Team (@miseleccionmxEN) July 5, 2026

 

Mexico's official starting lineup against England

 

England's official starting lineup against Mexico

 

 



 

Credit via x.com/england

 



Photo via x.com/miseleccionmxEN

 



 

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World Cup Round of 16

🇲🇽 Mexico - England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
Venue: Estadio Azteca (officially designated as Mexico City Stadium during the tournament)
Mexico City, Mexico
Kickoff Time (Local): 6:00 p.m. CST (Mexico City)Kickoff Time (US): 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT

Referee: Alireza Faghani IRN/AUS
Assistant Referee 1: George Lakrindis AUS
Assistant Referee 2: Andrew Lindsay AUS
Fourth Official: Jalal Jayed MAR
Reserve AR: Zakaria Brinsi MAR
Video Assistant Referee: Nicolas Gallo COL
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Juan Lara CHI
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 : Juan Soto VEN

⚽️   Goals:

🟨   Yellow Cards:

✅    Official lineups - Tabellino:

🇲🇽    Mexico official lineup (4-3-3): Raúl Rangel; Jorge Sánchez, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Jesús Gallard; Érik Lira, Gilberto Mora, Luis Romo; Roberto Alvarado, Raúl Jiménez, Julián Quiñones.

Substitutes: Carlos Acevedo, Guillermo Ochoa (GK), Edson Álvarez, Álvaro Fidalgo, Alexis Vega, Santiago Gimenez, Armando González, Israel Reyes, Orbelín Pineda, Obed Vargas, Mateo Chávez, César Huerta, Guillermo Martínez, Luis Chávez, Brian Gutiérrez.

Head Coach: Javier Aguirre

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿    England official lineup: Jordan Pickford; Jarell Quansah, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi, Nico O'Reilly; Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane.

Substitutes: Dean Henderson, James Trafford (GK), John Stones, Marcus Rashford, Trevoh Chalobah, Jordan Henderson, Dan Burn, Kobbie Mainoo, Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Ivan Toney, Reece James, Djed Spence.

Head Coach:  Thomas Tuchel

 



 

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