MEXICO CITY — England defeated Mexico 3-2 in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 6 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. England advanced to the quarterfinals, where they will face Norway.

Harry Kane scored a goal for England in the 20th minute, and Phil Foden scored in the 36th minute. Jude Bellingham scored two goals for England during the match. For Mexico, Raúl Jiménez scored a penalty kick goal and Julián Quiñones also scored. Jesús Gallardo received a red card after a foul during the match, and England played with ten men for part of the match following the incident. Mexico coach Javier Aguirre exchanged words with English players or staff after the red card.

Jude Bellingham said, "Es un equipo muy fuerte, juega con mucho corazón." Dan Burn said, "México ha sido la prueba más difícil para Inglaterra en el Mundial." Harry Kane commented, "Toda la ocasión, el equipo, todo contra nosotros; encontramos la manera." England coach Thomas Tuchel said, "Este equipo va muy en serio. Nunca se rinden, nunca pierden la fe." Tuchel also stated, "Hoy necesitamos a los 16 para sacar esto adelante." Kane had previously remarked, "Vamos a intentar callar a la afición mexicana." Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said, "Mis jugadores pueden estar tranquilos porque hicieron lo que pudieron ante un gran equipo." Aguirre added, "Este partido en el Azteca va a ser irrepetible." Fans sang the Oasis song "Wonderwall" at the Estadio Azteca following the match, and Liam Gallagher was present during the post-match celebration.