Soccer-Ten-man England survive Mexico comeback to reach quarter-finals

Soccer-Ten-man England survive Mexico comeback to reach quarter-finals

The Star Online - Sport·2026-07-06 14:00

MEXICO CITY, July ⁠5 (Reuters) - England survived a spirited Mexico fightback to ⁠secure a 3-2 win on Sunday and book ‌their place in the World Cup quarter-finals, ending the co-hosts' deepest run at the tournament in 40 years despite playing most of ​the second half with 10 men ⁠at the Azteca ⁠Stadium.

• Jude Bellingham put England ahead, striking twice in the ⁠space ‌of a minute, finishing a Bukayo Saka cross before tapping in Harry Kane's pass to ⁠stun the home crowd.

• Mexico's Julian Quinones ​pulled one ‌back before halftime, reacting quickest to a loose ball ⁠in the ​box to fire into the roof of the net and revive the co-hosts' hopes.

• England were reduced to ⁠10 men in the second half ​after Jarrell Quansah was sent off following a VAR review, but Harry Kane restored England's two-goal lead with a ⁠penalty after goalkeeper Raul Rangel fouled Anthony Gordon.

• Mexico's Raul Jimenez reduced the deficit with another penalty after a VAR review confirmed a foul from Kane on ​Brian Gutierrez.

• The match was delayed ⁠by one hour due to adverse weather conditions around ​the Azteca Stadium.

• England will ‌face Norway in the last eight ​in Miami on Saturday.

(Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City, editing by Ed Osmond)

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