Mexico 2-3 England Result: Bellingham Brace, Kane Penalty, 10-Man England Win at Azteca
England beat Mexico 3-2 at Estadio Azteca on July 6, 2026. Bellingham scored twice in 98 seconds, Kane converted a penalty, Quansah sent off. Full minute-by-minute recap.
England beat Mexico 3-2 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in one of the wildest games of the tournament. Jude Bellingham scored twice in 98 seconds. Harry Kane scored a penalty. England finished with 10 men - and still won at the Estadio Azteca.
Co-host Mexico are out. England reach the quarterfinals to face Norway in Miami on July 11.
The match was delayed one hour because of thunderstorms over Mexico City. When it finally kicked off, the Azteca was rocking.
Mexico vs England final score
Mexico 2 - England 3
| Minute | What happened | Score |
|---|---|---|
| - | Kick-off delayed 1 hour (storms) | - |
| 15’ | Raul Jimenez header - Pickford saves | 0-0 |
| 36’ | Jude Bellingham header (assist Saka) | 0-1 |
| 38’ | Jude Bellingham tap-in (assist Kane) | 0-2 |
| 42’ | Julian Quinones volley | 1-2 |
| HT | Half-time | 1-2 |
| ~50’ | Nico O’Reilly shot hits post (deflected off Bellingham) | 1-2 |
| 54’ | Jarell Quansah red card (VAR, foul on Gallardo) | 1-2 |
| 60’ | Harry Kane penalty (Gordon fouled by Rangel) | 1-3 |
| 69’ | Raul Jimenez penalty (VAR, Kane fouled Gutierrez) | 2-3 |
| FT | Full time - 10-man England hold on | 2-3 |
Match timeline - minute by minute
Before kick-off - storms over the Azteca
Fans waited an extra hour. Thunderstorms rolled over Estadio Azteca. When the game started, Mexico had not lost a World Cup match at home in 10 games. England had bad memories here - Maradona, 1986.
First half - Bellingham takes over
Minute 15: Mexico should have scored. Roberto Alvarado crossed, Jimenez flew in with a diving header - Jordan Pickford tipped it wide. Best chance of the early game.
Minute 36: Bukayo Saka sprinted down the right on a counter. His cross flew to the far post. Bellingham nodded in. Mexico 0-1 England.
Minute 38: Just 98 seconds later, Bellingham struck again. England won the ball in midfield. He played a one-two with Kane and tapped in from close range. Mexico 0-2 England. The Azteca went silent.
Minute 42: Mexico fought back. England failed to clear Alvarado’s free-kick. Quinones smashed a volley into the roof of the net. Mexico 1-2 England. Game on again.
Half-time: Pickford saved again from Jimenez. Bellingham made a goal-line clearance against Montes. 1-2 to England - but Mexico were alive.
Second half - red card, two penalties, chaos
Minute 54: Everything changed. Jarell Quansah slid in for the ball but caught Jesus Gallardo on the shin. VAR checked. Red card. England down to 10 men for over 30 minutes.
Minute 60: Anthony Gordon chased a long ball. Goalkeeper Raul Rangel came out, misjudged it, and took Gordon down. Penalty England. Kane scored. His sixth goal at this World Cup. Mexico 1-3 England.
Minute 69: Drama at both ends. Brian Gutierrez beat Kane to a loose ball. Kane kicked his foot. VAR - penalty Mexico. Jimenez scored. Mexico 2-3 England. The Azteca erupted.
Final minutes: Mexico pushed for an equalizer. Jimenez scooped one over the bar. Thomas Tuchel brought on Dan Burn and Djed Spence - five at the back. England threw bodies in front of every shot. 11 minutes of stoppage time. England survived.
Who scored?
| Player | Team | Minute | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jude Bellingham | England | 36’, 38’ | Header + tap-in |
| Julian Quinones | Mexico | 42’ | Volley |
| Harry Kane | England | 60’ | Penalty |
| Raul Jimenez | Mexico | 69’ | Penalty |
Why this match is historic
- England are the first team ever to beat Mexico at the Azteca in a World Cup match.
- Bellingham is the first player since Diego Maradona to score twice in a World Cup game at the Azteca.
- England reach a third straight World Cup quarterfinal - equalling their best run.
- Kane has six World Cup goals in 2026 - only Gary Lineker (1986) and Kane himself (2018) had done that for England before.
- Pickford made his 17th World Cup appearance - equalling Peter Shilton’s England record.
What is next?
| Team | Next |
|---|---|
| England | Quarterfinal vs Norway - July 11, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| Mexico | Eliminated - co-hosts out in Round of 16 |
Norway beat Brazil 2-1 on the same night. Haaland vs Bellingham and Kane - Miami awaits.
FAQ
What was Mexico vs England final score? Mexico 2-3 England. Bellingham (36’, 38’), Quinones (42’), Kane pen (60’), Jimenez pen (69’).
Why was the match delayed? One hour because of severe thunderstorms over Mexico City.
Was England down to 10 men? Yes. Jarell Quansah was sent off at 54’ after a VAR review.
Who does England play next? Norway in the quarterfinals on July 11 in Miami.
Quick summary
- Result: Mexico 2-3 England
- Stars: Bellingham x2, Kane pen, Pickford saves
- Drama: Delay, red card, 2 penalties each way
- Mexico: First World Cup loss at Azteca
- England: Quarterfinal vs Norway
The Azteca fortress fell. England survived the storm - on and off the pitch.