England stunned Mexico with a 3-2 win in a World Cup classic.

What happened?

The match was a thrilling encounter, with England's Jude Bellingham scoring a two-minute deadly double. Mexico fought back, but Harry Kane's penalty and England's resilience secured the win. Thomas Tuchel's side had played possum before Bellingham's goals, and Mexico's Julian Quinones reduced the arrears before Jarell Quansah's red card. Raul Jimenez's spot-kick conversion with 20 minutes to go triggered an onslaught, but England held on.

Why it matters for England

This win is a significant boost for England, who had been concerned about the altitude in Mexico City. The team's performance was impressive, with Bellingham and Kane starring. England's next fixture is against Norway in Miami on Saturday, and they will look to build on this momentum. Their recent form has been 2W-0D-2L, with their last result being a 4-2 win over Croatia on 2026-06-17.

What comes next?

England will face Norway in Miami on Saturday, and then look ahead to their next fixture against Spain at home on 2026-09-26. The team's winning run has given them confidence, and they will look to continue this form in their upcoming matches. With players like Bellingham and Kane in top form, England will be a tough opponent for any team in the World Cup.