England’s 10 men hang on after Kane penalty to beat Mexico in World Cup thriller
England defeated Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup knockout match at the Estadio Azteca. Despite a red card for Jarell Quansah, England held on to victory behind two goals from Jude Bellingham and a penalty from Harry Kane.
Why it matters
This match marks a significant milestone in the 2026 World Cup, highlighting England's resilience in a high-pressure environment against the tournament co-hosts.
Harry Kane (left) celebrates with Jude Bellingham, scorer of the first two goals, after converting a penalty to put England 3-1 up. Harry Kane (left) celebrates with Jude Bellingham, scorer of the first two goals, after converting a penalty to put England 3-1 up. World Cup 2026 England’s 10 men hang on after Kane penalty to beat Mexico in World Cup thriller David Hytner at Mexico City Stadium Sun 5 Jul 2026 23.06 EDT Last modified on Mon 6 Jul 2026 10.02 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google File it as England’s finest World Cup knockout phase victory since 1966. There have not been a huge number of them; only nine previously, each a gripping drama in its own right. Yet it was the context of this one that set it apart.
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