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England 3-2 Mexico: Bellingham Brace, Kane Penalty Sink El Tri at Azteca in World Cup First

7/6/2026

England eliminated Mexico from the World Cup with a 3-2 victory Sunday at the Estadio Azteca, handing El Tri their first-ever World Cup defeat at the historic venue in front of 87,500 fans.

Jude Bellingham struck twice inside two minutes in the first half, and captain Harry Kane converted a penalty to restore a two-goal cushion after England were reduced to 10 men.

Bellingham's Two-Minute Demolition The match turned on a frantic first-half sequence that left Mexico's defense shell-shocked. Bellingham found the net twice inside two minutes to put England firmly in control.

Mexico refused to fold before the break: Julian Quinones cut the deficit to 2-1 with a clutch finish, giving El Tri a lifeline heading into halftime.

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