England edge Mexico 3-2 after red card in Azteca knockout drama

England beat Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16 at Estadio Azteca, advancing to a quarterfinal against Norway in Miami Gardens. Jude Bellingham scored twice, Harry Kane added a penalty, and England held on after Jarell Quansah was sent off early in the second half.

The match swung repeatedly. Bellingham’s quick double gave England early control, but Mexico responded before halftime through Julián Quiñones. After Quansah’s 54th-minute red card following a video review, Kane restored England’s cushion from the spot after Raúl Rangel fouled Anthony Gordon.

Mexico pushed back again when Raúl Jiménez converted a penalty awarded after another review, this time for a Kane foul on Brian Gutiérrez. The final stretch, including lengthy stoppage time, became a defensive test for England, with Jordan Pickford and the back line protecting the lead against heavy Mexican pressure.

The result extends England’s run to a third straight World Cup quarterfinal and ends Mexico’s latest attempt to move beyond the last 16. The source also reports a post-match wrist injury to Jordan Henderson and notable historical context around Mexico’s Azteca record, both of which should be checked independently before stronger framing is used.