England secures World Cup quarterfinal spot, will face Norway
Key facts
- •England defeated Mexico 3-2 in a World Cup Round of 16 match
- •Jude Bellingham scored twice for England
- •Harry Kane converted a penalty to give England a 3-1 lead
- •Raul Jimenez converted a penalty to cut England's lead to 3-2
- •England will face Norway in the quarterfinals on Saturday in Miami
- •Mexico is eliminated from the tournament
England defeated Mexico 3-2 in a World Cup Round of 16 match, securing their place in the quarterfinals. Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane converted a penalty to lead England to victory.
By the numbers
Match Summary
Mexico dominated the opening stages but Jude Bellingham scored in the 36th and 38th minutes to give England a 2-0 lead. Julian Quinones pulled one back with a free kick before the break. England's task became more difficult after Jarell Quansah was sent off with a red card, reducing the team to 10 men for the final 40 minutes. However, Harry Kane converted a penalty in the 60th minute to give England a 3-1 lead. Raul Jimenez converted a penalty in the 69th minute to cut England's lead to 3-2.
Next Match
England is set to take on Norway on Saturday in Miami. The World Cup is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and it is the first edition to feature 48 teams. The tournament concludes on July 19.
Timeline
- SundayEngland defeated Mexico 3-2 in a World Cup Round of 16 match
- SaturdayEngland will face Norway in the quarterfinals
- July 19The World Cup tournament concludes
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Sport, Anadolu Agency Sport.
