2026 World Cup: Short-handed England holds off Mexico at home behind 2-minute Jude Bellingham brace
England advances from the World Cup after a high-stakes victory over Mexico.
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The brief
England defeated Mexico in a World Cup match to advance in the tournament, winning at Estadio Azteca despite being short-handed. Jude Bellingham scored two goals in quick succession, a brace that secured the lead for the Three Lions.
Coverage from ESPN, CBS Sports, and BBC News characterizes the match as an all-time classic and notes England achieved their best World Cup win on foreign soil. Media focus is on the team's resilience in Mexico and Bellingam's decisive performance.
The BBC provides coverage allowing readers to rate player performances. Specific details regarding the final score or other scorers are not provided in the current headlines.
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Quick answers
Who scored for England?
Jude Bellingham scored two goals in a two-minute span.
Where was the match played?
The match took place at Estadio Azteca.
Did England advance?
Yes, England won to advance in the tournament.
Coverage (6)
- World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, news as England secure historic win over Mexico, Portugal face Spain and USA take on Belgium with Folarin Balogun available ESPN · 4h ago
- England, Norway Advance After World Cup Thrillers Bloomberg.com · 4h ago
- World Cup 2026: Rate the players in Mexico v England BBC · 4h ago
- Mexico vs. England score: Three Lions survive Estadio Azteca, win all-time World Cup classic to advance CBS Sports · 4h ago
- England end Mexico's World Cup with best win on foreign soil in their history ESPN · 4h ago
- 2026 World Cup: Short-handed England holds off Mexico at home behind 2-minute Jude Bellingham brace Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
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