9.1m watch England's epic win over Mexico

England's World Cup victory over Mexico drew a record-breaking peak audience of 9.1 million viewers on the BBC, despite the match airing in the early hours of the morning. The team now advances to the quarter-finals to face Norway.
Why it matters
The high viewership numbers demonstrate the massive cultural and economic impact of international sporting events on broadcasting platforms and public engagement.
Figure caption, England win thriller against Mexico to reach quarter-finals
The article is a straightforward report on sports broadcasting statistics and tournament progress.
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