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Mexico’s World Cup run ends short of quarterfinals again with loss to England at Estadio Azteca
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico had an enormous home-field advantage and an opportunity to make its deepest run in the World Cup, but El Tri let it slip away against heavyweight England on Sunday night. Playing at altitude with the passionate backing of more than 80,
One of the most highly anticipated knockout stage clashes of the World Cup is upon us as co-hosts Mexico take on England, and you can follow all of the action with ESPN.
England survived a red card, a late Mexican onslaught and the fury of the Azteca to dump the co-hosts out of the tournament in a World Cup classic. England had appeared to be coasting to victory when Jude Bellingham scored two goals in as many first-half minutes.
The Three Lions became just the third team to win a competitive match at the iconic stadium, despite their knack for self-sabotage.
England has made it into the quarter-finals of the World Cup, beating Mexico 2-3. Fans in Mexico City and across the UK cheered on their teams. You can watch their reactions here. More on this story.
Mexico and England meet in the round of 16 on Sunday, with the winner advancing to face Norway in the quarterfinals
Follow live Mexico vs England updates from 2026 World Cup on July 5 including real-time highlights, scores, results, stats and bracket implications as they happen.
BBC Sport looks at some of England's most famous away victories after their epic win against Mexico at the Azteca - plus you can have your say.
After Mexico's elimination from the 2026 World Cup, Javier Aguirre will step aside with a familiar face taking over El Tri.
