World Cup – Bellingham scores twice as England defeat Mexico 3-2

In another key match of the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup, England, traveling to the Azteca Stadium, took the lead with two goals from Bellingham, but then suffered a goal conceded and a red card for Cua Anza. However, after Kane scored a penalty, the "Three Lions" ultimately defeated Mexico 3-2.

Shortly after the start of the match, England midfielder Rice received a yellow card for kicking Mexican midfielder Luis Romo in the head. In the 3rd minute, Mexico launched an attack, with Raul Jiménez receiving a pass from Silvéto Mora and unleashing a long-range shot, which was blocked by an opposing player.

In the 15th minute, Roberto Alvarado chipped the ball to Raul Jimenez, who headed it towards goal, but England goalkeeper Pickford immediately made the save. In the 26th minute, England attempted a counter-attack, with Gordon receiving the ball and curling a shot into the penalty area, but the ball was caught by Mexican goalkeeper Raul Ranger.

In the 32nd minute, Quiniones passed the ball to Luis Romo outside the penalty area, who followed up with a long-range shot, but the ball went over the goal. In the 36th minute, Saka chipped the ball from the right wing into the box, where Bellingham scrambled past the defense and headed it into the net, giving England a 1-0 lead.

In the 38th minute, Kane crossed the ball from the penalty area, and Bellingham slotted it home from close range, giving England a 2-0 lead over Mexico.

In the 42nd minute, Mexico took a free kick, and England defender Konsa was unable to clear it. Quiniones immediately fired a shot into the net, helping Mexico pull one back to 1-2. In the first half stoppage time, Roberto Alvarado delivered a cross, and Raul Jimenez headed the ball towards goal, but it was saved by England goalkeeper Pickford.

In the 49th minute of the second half, Nico Aureli received the ball at the edge of the penalty area and unleashed a long-range shot, but it was cleared by an opposing player. In the 52nd minute, Jesus Gallardo was brought down by Cuaanza while attempting an attack. After VAR intervention, the referee showed Cuaanza a red card, leaving England with only 10 players to continue.

In the 57th minute, England substituted Stones for Saka. In the 58th minute, Gordon was brought down by Mexican goalkeeper Raul Ranger while dribbling forward, and the referee awarded England a penalty. Kane then converted the penalty, extending England's lead to 3-1.

In the 67th minute, Kane fouled Brian Gutierrez while attempting a clearance, and the referee awarded Mexico a penalty after a VAR review. Raul Jimenez then converted the penalty, making the score 2-3 for Mexico. In the 78th minute, Brian Gutierrez received a pass from his teammate and shot, but his effort was blocked.

In the 80th minute, Mexico attacked from a corner kick, and Ederson Álvarez's header went wide. In the 90th minute, England substituted Morgan Rodgers for Kane.

In stoppage time of the second half, Gordon passed the ball to Bellingham, who unleashed a long-range shot, but it was saved by Mexican goalkeeper Raúl Rángel. In the final stages, Raúl Jiménez received the ball and shot, but his effort went wide.

In the end, England narrowly defeated the host country Mexico 3-2 to advance to the quarterfinals.

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