England edged past Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, surviving a red card and a late Mexican surge. Thomas Tuchel's side led 2-0 inside the opening half-hour before Ezri Konsa's clearance gifted Julián Quiñones a route back, and Jarell Quansah saw red for a high challenge early in the second half.

Jude Bellingham delivered a 9/10 masterclass, scoring twice in two first-half minutes to stamp his authority on the tournament. Harry Kane converted a pressure penalty while down to ten men and assisted Bellingham's second, earning an 8 despite conceding a spot-kick. Anthony Gordon's relentless pace won that penalty and stretched Mexico's defence throughout.

Declan Rice's surging run from deep created the opener for Bellingham, while Jordan Pickford produced two crucial saves to deny Raúl Jiménez. Nico O'Reilly impressed at left-back before a tactical shift to a back five helped England see out the win.

The victory masks defensive fragility but highlights England's match-winners. Bellingham's form makes them genuine contenders, yet Tuchel must resolve the disciplinary issues that could prove fatal against sharper opposition in the last eight.