
England defeated Mexico 3-2 in the Round of 16 at the Estadio Azteca, marking the first time Mexico has lost a World Cup match on home soil. Source: El Colombiano The victory was seen as revenge for England's elimination at the same stadium in 1986. Jude Bellingham scored twice within two minutes (36', 38') to put England 2-0 up. Mexico pulled one back before Harry Kane scored England's third. Mexico scored again, but England held on for the win. Jarell Quansah received a red card in the 54th minute. [Sources: El Colombiano, La Jornada] Jordan Henderson was injured during post-match celebrations after falling over advertising boards. Source: La Jornada Harry Kane's post-match interview with BBC went viral due to his hoarse voice. "I've been singing, I can hardly talk. It was a crazy match," he said. Source: Heraldo MX Jude Bellingham called it "the best night of my career with England." Source: La Jornada The team celebrated with fans singing "Wonderwall" by Oasis. Source: El Colombiano Thomas Tuchel remarked that winning felt like a final due to the context. Source: El Colombiano England will face Norway in the quarter-finals.
“40 years after that defeat that will forever remain in history, the English had revenge. The victory they achieved against the Mexicans will also be a historical record: for the first time, in the three World Cups it has organized, Mexico lost at the Azteca.”
“We had to fight and we had to dig deep... I've been singing, I can hardly talk. The occasion, the team, everything against us, but we found a way.”
“It is the best night of my career with England. Simply incredible. Right now I can't put it into words.”
“I lost my voice, but I'm going to be fine.”
England to train at Pumas' La Cantera before Mexico World Cup clash