Mexico City, July 6 (SANA)England reached the quarter-finals of the2026 FIFA World Cupafter holding off a lateMexicocomeback to secure a 3-2 victory in their Round of 16 clash at the Estadio Azteca early Monday.

Jude Bellingham struck twice in the space of two minutes to putEnglandin control before Julián Quiñones reduced the deficit for Mexico shortly before halftime.

Harry Kane restored England’s two-goal cushion from the penalty spot in the 60th minute, but Raúl Jiménez converted a penalty nine minutes later to keep the hosts in contention.

Mexico pressed for an equalizer in the closing stages, forcing goalkeeper Jordan Pickford into a series of crucial saves. The referee added 11 minutes of second-half stoppage time, but England withstood sustained pressure to seal the win.

England will face Norway in the quarter-finals next Sunday after the Norwegians defeatedBrazil2-1 in the Round of 16.