England beats Mexico 3-2 in World Cup round of 16 at Azteca Stadium

England endured a raucous atmosphere at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca and a red card early in the second half to edge past co‑hosts Mexico 3‑2 in a thrilling round‑of‑16 World Cup encounter on Sunday. The English side, buoyed by a disciplined defense and timely goals, managed to maintain their advantage despite the hostile crowd and the numerical disadvantage that followed the dismissal of a Mexican player.

The match saw England take the lead with a well‑executed strike, only for Mexico to level the score before halftime. In the second period, the Mexican side was reduced to ten men, yet they fought back to equalize again. England’s resilience paid off when they secured a decisive third goal, sealing a narrow victory that kept their quarter‑final hopes alive.

With the win, England advances to the quarter‑finals, where they will face the winner of the match between the United States and Poland. Mexico, meanwhile, will be eliminated from the tournament, ending their campaign after a spirited but ultimately unsuccessful effort against a determined English side.