England vs Mexico Highlights: Ten-Man England Stun Hosts Mexico In Azteca Epic

That brings us to the end of our live coverage from England's FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against Mexico.

Thank you for joining us as the Three Lions edged past the co-hosts 3-2 in a thrilling contest to book their place in the quarter-finals, where they will face Norway after Erling Haaland's side stunned Brazil.

Stay tuned to our page for all the latest updates from the World Cup. Tomorrow we've got another blockbuster fixture lined up with Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal going up against Lamine Yamal's Spain at 12:30 AM. USA will also be in action as they take on Belgium in the second game at 5:30 AM. 

The England players are celebrating with their travelling supporters after coming out on top of a five-goal epic to make it to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals.

Reduced to 10 men for much of the second half, the Three Lions defended resolutely to preserve their lead, with John Stones and Dan Burn playing key roles after coming off the bench. The celebrations continue well after the final whistle as the England fans belt out Wonderwall inside the Estadio Azteca. 

England are through to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals!.

Jude Bellingham's first-half brace and Harry Kane's penalty proved enough for the Three Lions, who played more than half the second period with 10 men following Jarell Quansah's red card. Mexico pushed relentlessly until the final whistle, but Jordan Pickford and England's defence stood firm to seal a memorable victory.

England will now face Norway in the quarter-finals after Erling Haaland's side stunned five-time champions Brazil earlier in the day.

Mexico 2-3 England.

Mexico throw everyone forward for one final assault as John Stones produces another vital clearance to deny Raul Jiménez at the far post.

The hosts win one last corner, with goalkeeper Raul Rangel joining the attack as England brace themselves for the final delivery of a gripping Round of 16 contest. It's delivered into the area and Harry Kane puts his body on the line for another brave block, resulting in yet another corner.

Mexico 2-3 England.

The tension is spilling over as Johan Vasquez is shown a yellow card after confronting the referee for awarding a throw-in.

England substitute Jordan Henderson is also booked from the bench for his involvement as the drama continues deep into added time.

Mexico 2-3 England.

Thomas Tuchel is urging his players through every phase from the touchline as England continue to absorb wave after wave of Mexico attacks.

Roberto Alvarado's latest cross drifts behind for a goal kick, while John Stones produces another assured defensive intervention after an impressive display since coming off the bench. England are edging ever closer to a place in the quarter-finals.

Mexico 2-3 England.

Jordan Pickford continues to command his penalty area, punching away Erick Gutierrez's corner before the Mexico substitute sends the follow-up cross harmlessly behind for a goal kick.

England are edging closer to the quarter-finals, but there is still plenty of time remaining as Mexico continue to search for a dramatic late equaliser.

Mexico 2-3 England.

There will be 11 minutes of added time at the end of the second half, setting up a tense finish to this Round of 16 clash.

Mexico still have time to find an equaliser, while 10-man England must survive one final wave of pressure to book their place in the quarter-finals.

Mexico 2-3 England.

England continue to throw bodies in front of everything as Mexico pile on the pressure in the closing minutes. John Stones clears another dangerous Jesus Gallardo cross before Marc Guehi and Djed Spence combine to clear the next delivery out for a throw-in.

The Three Lions are defending desperately as they look to close out this contest despite being down to 10 men.

Mexico 2-3 England.

England continue to stand firm under relentless Mexico pressure. The hosts appeal for another penalty after Marc Guéhi's challenge inside the box, but the referee waves play on.

Moments later, Jordan Pickford comes off his line confidently to punch away another dangerous cross as the Three Lions continue to keep the hosts at bay.

Mexico 2-3 England.

Javier Aguirre makes another attacking change as Guillermo Martínez replaces Julián Quiñones for the closing stages.

The introduction of the towering forward gives Mexico another aerial threat as they continue to push for a dramatic late equaliser.

Mexico 2-3 England.

Mexico make another attacking substitution as Alvaro Fidalgo replaces Jorge Sanchez with the hosts continuing to chase an equaliser.

Mexico 2-3 England.

Mexico continue to throw bodies forward in search of an equaliser as Erick Gutierrez curls a dangerous cross towards the back post.

Dan Burn reacts well to head the delivery clear under pressure, but England remain pinned back with the hosts launching wave after wave of attacks.

Mexico 2-3 England.

Thomas Tuchel makes another tactical switch as Dan Burn and Djed Spence replace Nico O'Reilly and Elliot Anderson.

With England protecting a one-goal lead and playing with 10 men, the England head coach looks to be adding extra defensive cover for the closing stages at the Estadio Azteca.

Mexico 2-3 England.

Play is temporarily halted for the second hydration break of the evening, giving both sets of players a chance to cool off and recover after a breathless second half.

Mexico 2-3 England.

The temperatures continue to rise inside the Estadio Azteca as Jorge Sánchez and Nico O'Reilly are both shown yellow cards following an off-the-ball altercation.

Sánchez protests after claiming he was caught by O'Reilly, with the referee booking both players as he looks to keep a lid on an increasingly feisty contest.

Mexico 2-3 England.

Raúl Jiménez steps up to take responsibility for Mexico and delivers with his trademark stuttered run-up. Mexico are firmly back in the contest with just one goal separating them from 10-men England.

Mexico 2-3 England.

The referee returns from the monitor and points to the spot, handing Mexico a lifeline in the second half. 

Harry Kane is adjudged to have fouled Brian Gutiérrez inside the penalty area and is shown a yellow card following the decision. Mexico now have the chance to cut England's lead to a single goal.

Mexico 1-3 England.

Mexico are appealing for a penalty after Harry Kane kicks through Brian Gutiérrez inside the box when trying to clear the ball.

The referee initially allows play to continue, but VAR has intervened and he is now heading to the pitchside monitor to review the incident.

Mexico 1-3 England.

Mexico make a double substitution as Érick Gutiérrez and Santiago Giménez come on in place of Luis Romo and Gilberto Mora.

Mexico 1-3 England.

Harry Kane makes no mistake from the penalty spot to restore England's two-goal cushion despite being down to 10 men.

The England captain drills an unstoppable effort into the side netting, beating Raúl Rangel despite the goalkeeper diving the right way to score his sixth goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Mexico 1-3 England.

It's all happening at the Azteca! Just minutes after going down to 10 men, England are now handed a golden opportunity to restore their two-goal cushion after Anthony Gordon is brought down by Raúl Rangel inside the penalty area.

The chance comes after Harry Kane does well to hold off Edson Álvarez before slipping Gordon through on goal. Rangel rushes off his line but is beaten to it by the England winger who gets to the ball first and goes down under the challenge leaving the referee with little hesitation in pointing to the spot.

Mexico 1-2 England.

Thomas Tuchel responds immediately to Jarell Quansah's dismissal by making a defensive change.

John Stones replaces Bukayo Saka as England reshuffle with 10 men, with Ezri Konsa should move across to right-back for the remainder of the contest.

Mexico 1-2 England.

England are down to 10 men after Jarell Quansah is shown a straight red card following a VAR review.

The defender initially appeared to win part of the ball with his sliding challenge on Jesús Gallardo, but the referee upgraded the offence after reviewing the incident on the pitchside monitor.

Quansah gets his foot stuck above the ball which results in a high stud that catches Jesus Gallardo. England will have their work cut out for them now in this cauldron. 

Mexico 1-2 England.

England have started the second half brightly and come within inches of extending their lead. Nico O'Reilly unleashes a shot from the edge of the area.

The effort beats Raúl Rangel but crashes against the post as Mexico survive another scare.

Mexico 1-2 England.

The second half is underway at the Estadio Azteca, with Mexico making a change during the interval.

Edson Álvarez replaces captain César Montes at the heart of the defence, with the substitution appearing to be enforced after Montes picked up a knock before the break.

Mexico 1-2 England.

The referee brings an enthralling first half to an end with England leading 2-1 at the Estadio Azteca.

Jude Bellingham struck twice in the space of two minutes to put the Three Lions in control before Julián Quiñones pulled one back for Mexico.

Jordan Pickford also produced a string of outstanding saves to deny Raúl Jiménez as the hosts piled on the pressure before the break.

Jude Bellingham comes to England's rescue with a sensational piece of defending to preserve the lead before half-time.

César Montes is left unmarked at the back post from a Mexico corner, but Bellingham reacts brilliantly to throw himself in the way and block the defender's effort, turning it behind for another corner.

Mexico 1-2 England.

Jordan Pickford comes to England's rescue once again with another outstanding save to deny Raúl Jiménez.

A superb cross from the right picks out the Mexico striker, who climbs highest to power a looping header towards goal, but Pickford reacts brilliantly to tip the effort away and preserve England's lead.

Mexico 1-2 England.

Five minutes have been added at the end of the first half, and Mexico nearly reduce the deficit again before the break.

Raúl Jiménez creates space inside the area but drags a left-footed effort narrowly wide of the post, leaving England under mounting pressure as the hosts push for an equaliser.

Mexico 1-2 England.

It's all setting off at the Azteca Stadium. 

Mexico hit back to cut England's lead in half. A dangerous free-kick causes problems inside the penalty area and, after Ezri Konsa can only partially clear the ball, Julián Quiñones reacts quickest to fire home from close range.

The goal is Quiñones' fourth goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and gives the hosts renewed hope heading into the closing stages of the first half.

Mexico 1-2 England.

It's two in two minutes for Bellingham as England take control of this Round of 16 clash.

Anthony Gordon does well to win possession on the halfway line before Harry Kane is played through on the right. The captain keeps his composure despite appearing to lose his footing and squares the ball for Bellingham, guides it home for his second goal of the night.

Mexico 0-2 England.

England strike on the counter to break the deadlock at the Estadio Azteca. After Jordan Pickford deals with a dangerous ball aimed towards Raúl Jiménez, the Three Lions surge up the other end through Declan Rice.

The midfielder carries the ball deep into Mexico territory before releasing Bukayo Saka on the overlap. Saka delivers a pinpoint cross into the box, where Jude Bellingham connects with a diving header to put England into the lead.

It's the first goal that Mexico have conceded at the tournament so far. 

Mexico 0-1 England.

Luis Romo finds himself with space outside the penalty area and decides to test Jordan Pickford from long range.

The Mexico midfielder leans back as he strikes the ball, sending his effort comfortably over the crossbar as England escape another scare.

Mexico 0-0 England.

Jude Bellingham presses aggressively in midfield as England look to force a turnover, but Jorge Sánchez responds well to win the ball back for Mexico.

Both sides continue to battle fiercely in the middle of the park, with neither willing to give the other time or space on the ball.

Mexico 0-0 England.

Anthony Gordon wins possession high up the pitch after dispossessing Jorge Sánchez near the touchline before driving into the penalty area.

The England winger curls a low effort towards goal, but Raúl Rangel gets down well to make the save and keep Mexico level.

Mexico 0-0 England.

We have a pause in play for the first hydration break of the evening.

The three-minute break will allow both sets of players a chance to rehydrate and receive instructions from the sidelines, with the opening stages played at a high intensity inside raucous Azteca Stadium. 

Mexico 0-0 England.

The contest is becoming increasingly physical as both sides continue to exchange robust challenges. Jesus Gallardo is penalised for bringing down Bukayo Saka before Cesar Montes concedes another free-kick after pulling back Jude Bellingham.

Mexico respond with a promising attack of their own as Gilberto Mora drives in from the left, but Declan Rice tracks back well to halt the move.

Mexico 0-0 England.

Jordan Pickford comes to England's rescue with a superb save to keep out Raul Jimenez's close-range header.

Roberto Alvarado delivers an inviting cross from the right and Jiménez meets it with a powerful diving header, but Pickford reacts brilliantly to push the effort away. Great reflexes from the England no 1. 

Mexico 0-0 England.

Marc Guehi tries to pick out Bukayo Saka with a long ball over the top, but the pass has too much on it and Raul Rangel comes charging forward to gather comfortably.

Mexico 0-0 England.

England continue to ask questions in the opening stages as Anthony Gordon wins a corner after his cross is turned behind by Jorge Sanchez.

Declan Rice plays the set-piece short to his Arsenal teammate Bukayo Saka, whose cross flies over the crowded penalty area and goes out for a throw-in.

Mexico 0-0 England.

The temperatures have begun to rise immediately inside the Azteca as Jude Bellingham is pulled back by Erik Lira, giving England a free-kick in midfield.

Harry Kane then tries to retrieve the ball quickly, but Lira holds onto it before the referee steps in to calm the situation and prevent the confrontation from escalating.

Mexico 0-0 England.

Not the best of starts for England as Declan Rice is shown a yellow card inside the opening minute for a high challenge.

The midfielder catches his opponent with a raised boot, leaving the referee with little hesitation in reaching for his pocket. Rice will now have to thread carefully for the entirety of this game here. 

Mexico 0-0 England.

After a one-hour delay due to adverse weather, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash between England and Mexico is finally underway at the Estadio Azteca.

England are out in their traditional white strip as they get the action started. Mexico meanwhile are dressed in their traditional green, a colour that is spread across the stadium.

Mexico 0-0 England.

If you needed any further proof of the atmosphere inside the Estadio Azteca that awaits England, this is it.

I've never seen a broadcast camera shake like that due to the audience jumping #MEXENG pic.twitter.com/OyJpTBTP57

— DANNYonPC (@DANNYonPC) July 6, 2026

The stage is set and the players are in the tunnel as wer're just moments away kick-off after the weather delay in Mexico City.

A packed Estadio Azteca is bouncing as supporters create a deafening atmosphere for this blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash. 

The atmosphere is building inside the Estadio Azteca as thousands of supporters fill the stands ahead of this delayed kick-off. 

Here's a look at the electrifying atmosphere from inside the stadium at one of world football's most iconic venues.

My Goodness 😳, The Azteca Stadium in New Mexico has totally electrifying atmosphere! Thousands of Mexican 🇲🇽 fans are making loud noises! #England #MEXENG pic.twitter.com/65X8IhaaHf https://t.co/I8aiMGXJuw

— The Final Whistle (@Rufus_45) July 5, 2026

England return to the Estadio Azteca for the first time since one of the most memorable matches in FIFA World Cup history.

The last time the Three Lions played at the iconic venue was in the 1986 quarter-finals, where they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Argentina. Diego Maradona scored twice, first with the infamous "Hand of God" goal before producing a stunning solo effort that would later be voted the "Goal of the Century". Gary Lineker pulled one back late on, but England were unable to find an equaliser.

Nearly four decades later, England are back at the Azteca looking to create happier memories and book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals.

While we wait for kick-off, here's a look at Norway's now-iconic 'Viking Row' celebration. Led by match-winner Erling Haaland after today's victory, the jubilant squad recreated the now-famous routine as they celebrated reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals for the first time in history.

The vikings. 🚣‍♂️🥁

Beautiful to see, fantastic team making history and fantastic fan base. 🔊🇳🇴@Majorleaguemadd 🎥🔝 pic.twitter.com/UETtKIhRWM

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 5, 2026

England have enjoyed the upper hand in this fixture, winning six of the nine previous meetings between the two sides. Mexico have claimed two victories, while one game ended in a draw. 

ENG vs MEX Head to Head: 
Matches Played: 9
England wins: 6 
Mexico wins: 2
Draws: 1

Mexico have enjoyed an impressive run to the knockout stages, topping Group A with a perfect nine points after victories over South Africa, Czechia and South Korea. Javier Aguirre's side then defeated Ecuador 2-0 in the Round of 32 and are yet to concede a goal at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

England, meanwhile, finished top of their group with wins over Panama and Croatia, alongside a goalless draw against Ghana. Thomas Tuchel's men were pushed all the way by DR Congo in the Round of 32 before Harry Kane scored twice to complete a late 2-1 comeback and send the Three Lions into the last 16.

Both sides will now battle for a place in the quarter-finals, where Norway await after knocking out Brazil.

Thomas Tuchel has made three changes to the England side that came from behind to beat DR Congo in the Round of 32. Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka return on the wings, replacing Noni Madueke and Marcus Rashford, while Jarell Quansah comes into the starting XI in place of the injured Reece James.

Mexico, meanwhile, are unchanged as Javier Aguirre sticks with the side that defeated Ecuador to book their place in the Round of 16.

Mexico XI: Raúl Rangel; Jorge Sánchez, César Montes (C), Johan Vásquez, Jesús Gallardo; Luis Romo, Gilberto Mora, Érik Lira; Roberto Alvarado, Julián Quiñones, Raúl Jiménez.

Substitutes: Guillermo Ochoa, Carlos Moreno, Israel Reyes, Johan Rojas, Jesús Orozco, Jesús Angulo, César Huerta, Luis Chávez, Marcel Ruiz, Edson Álvarez, Alexis Vega, Santiago Giménez, Ángel Sepúlveda, Orbelín Pineda, Efraín Álvarez.

England XI: Jordan Pickford; Nico O'Reilly, Ezri Konsa, Jarell Quansah, Marc Guéhi; Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon; Harry Kane (C).

Substitutes: Dean Henderson, James Trafford, Levi Colwill, Djed Spence, Tino Livramento, Morgan Gibbs-White, Conor Gallagher, Curtis Jones, Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke, Marcus Rashford, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins.

There's some bad news for fans waiting for kick-off at the Estadio Azteca. The Round of 16 clash between England and Mexico has been delayed by one hour because of adverse weather conditions in Mexico City.

FIFA said the decision was taken due to the risk of lightning in the vicinity of the stadium. The match will now kick off at 7:00 PM local time, which means it will be a 6:30 AM IST Kick-off instead of the originally scheduled time.

Here's the official statement from FIFA: "Due to adverse weather conditions in Mexico City, including risk caused by lightning in the vicinity of the stadium, the kick-off of the World Cup 2026 round of 16 match between Mexico and England has been delayed to 19.00 local time (21:00 EDT). The safety and security of all individuals is Fifa’s priority. We thank all fans for their understanding and cooperation."

The stage is set for another FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash as England take on co-hosts Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca.

A place in the quarter-finals is on the line, with Norway awaiting the winners after their stunning victory over five-time champions Brazil earlier today. Mexico will look to make home advantage count as they chase a first World Cup quarter-final appearance since 1986, while England aim to continue their quest for a second world title.

Stay tuned for live score updates, goals, team news and all the key moments from this blockbuster knockout encounter.