England Beats Mexico 3-2 With 10 Men to Reach World Cup Quarters
England advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 3-2 victory over Mexico at Azteca Stadium despite playing with 10 men after a red card in the 54th minute, setting up a July 11 clash with Norway.
England manager Thomas Tuchel expressed pride in his squad after the Three Lions, reduced to 10 men, defeated co-hosts Mexico 3-2. England progressed to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their victory at Estadio Azteca on July 6.
The England team had to play with 10 players after Jarell Quansah received a red card in the 54th minute, yet still secured a place in the last eight to face Norway on July 11.
Following the match, Tuchel stated: "I'm very proud. We want everything. It's difficult. At moments when we thought we had the advantage, we faced obstacles. That shows the right mentality. This team is very serious. When faced with adversity, they never gave up. They never lost confidence. It's another step. This is Azteca, this is Mexico, a crazy game. Everyone gave everything. We need to learn from this. Now we have to move forward at full strength."
Harry Kane commented: "It was an insane game. We had to fight and find a way to win. I just sang a song. I don't have much to say really. The situation, the team, everything was against us, but we found a way to win."
Jude Bellingham, named Player of the Match after scoring two goals, reflected on facing Norway: "Norway is a different threat after reaching the semifinals in the previous round. Some players we know well, there are world-class players involved. So we need to be ready."
