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England beat Mexico 3-2 to reach World Cup quarters
BBC Sport··6 Jul
England defeated Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup Round of 16 at Estadio Azteca on July 6, reaching the quarter-finals. Jude Bellingham scored twice in 98 seconds and Harry Kane converted a penalty. The match was delayed one hour by weather. Jarell Quansah was sent off in the 54th minute but England held on through 11 minutes of stoppage time.
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What It Means For You
- England fans can watch a quarter-final against Norway in Miami.
- World Cup viewers witnessed a dramatic match with red card and two penalties.
- Refereeing controversies may fuel debate over VAR decisions at the tournament.
What's Happening
- England beat Mexico 3-2 at Estadio Azteca on July 6.
- Bellingham scored twice in 98 seconds before Quansah's red card.
- England advance to face Norway in the quarter-finals.
Tournament Context
- The match was delayed one hour due to severe storms in Mexico City.
- Mexico had lost only two competitive home games in 89 matches at Azteca.
- England reached a third consecutive World Cup quarter-final.
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