Overview
- England beat Mexico 3-2 at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca to progress to the World Cup quarterfinals.
- Bukayo Saka set up Jude Bellingham’s goal and Anthony Gordon drew the penalty that Harry Kane converted to give England an early edge.
- Jarrell Quansah was sent off in the 54th minute after a VAR review, forcing England to play with 10 men for the remainder of the match.
- Tuchel responded immediately by shifting to a back five and making defensive substitutions, a change that kept England compact and limited Mexico’s clear chances.
- England now prepares to face Norway in Miami while Quansah faces likely suspension and the team manages injury concerns including a post-match issue to Jordan Henderson.