Mexico 2-3 England: FIFA World Cup 2026 England overcame hostility, altitude and Jarell Quansah’s red card as Thomas Tuchel’s side edged a 3-2 blockbuster against World Cup co-hosts Mexico to set up a quarter-final clash with Norway.
The back-to-back European Championship finalists faced all manner of obstacles heading into Sunday’s last-16 tie at the majestic Estadio Azteca, where kick-off was delayed by an hour due to a storm.
Raul Jimenez added a penalty of his own to increase English nerves, yet the visitors showed defensive nous and togetherness to win on a wild night in Mexico City. A date with Norway in Miami is the reward.
Tuchel made defence-minded changes during the second-half break as England battened down the hatches. Key interventions (especially from substitute Dan Burn) and strong goalkeeping helped keep increasingly desperate Mexico at bay, with penalty appeals waved away.
Stones prodded just wide of his own goal after 11 minutes of stoppage time had elapsed, with England players pouring onto the pitch at full-time.