{"id":714,"date":"2026-07-06T09:54:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T04:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=714"},"modified":"2026-07-06T09:54:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T04:54:38","slug":"jude-bellingham-double-sends-england-past-mexico-at-estadio-azteca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=714","title":{"rendered":"Jude Bellingham double sends England past Mexico at Estadio Azteca"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"beyondwords-wrapper\" data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"beyondwords-wrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"label-bg\">NEW<\/span>You can now listen to Fox News articles!\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"speakable\">One of <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_sports_article_main-content_article-body_6_6564961\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/sports\/soccer\/the-world-cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the tournament&#8217;s instant classics<\/a> unfolded Sunday at the historic Estadio Azteca, where 87,500 screaming fans created a deafening atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"speakable\">England weathered the storm, silencing the sea of green with a ruthless finishing display to escape with a dramatic 3-2 victory.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane combined to crush El Tri&#8217;s World Cup dreams. El Tri is a popular nickname for the Mexican men&#8217;s national team.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_sports_article_main-content_article-body_6_6564962\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/outkick-sports\/world-cup-round-32-soccer-preview-england-belgium-usa-seek-regulation-wins-packed-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>WORLD CUP ROUND OF 32 SOCCER PREVIEW AS ENGLAND, BELGIUM AND USA ALL SEEK REGULATION WINS ON A PACKED DAY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/343\/192\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/686\/384\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/672\/378\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1344\/756\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/931\/523\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1862\/1046\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/720\/405\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1440\/810\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1200\/675\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"team-mexico-england-world-cup-3 - 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>England&#8217;s Harry Kane buries a penalty kick to score his second goal against Mexico. (Photo by Nick Potts\/PA Images via Getty Images)<\/span> <span>((Photo by Nick Potts\/PA Images via Getty Images))<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">In a stunning two-minute span in the first half, Bellingham struck twice, leaving Mexico&#8217;s defense completely shell-shocked.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">But before halftime, Julian Quinones gave El Tri a lifeline. He buried a clutch goal, trimming the deficit to 2-1.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">The second half was as electric as the first.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_sports_article_main-content_article-body_6_6564963\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/sports\/usa-world-cup-star-calls-lack-appeal-process-teammate-red-card-bogus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>USA WORLD CUP STAR CALLS LACK OF APPEAL PROCESS FOR TEAMMATE&#8217;S RED CARD &#8216;BOGUS&#8217;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">In the 53rd minute, England went down to 10 men after Jarell Quansah was shown a <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_sports_article_main-content_article-body_6_6564964\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/sports\/usa-world-cup-star-calls-lack-appeal-process-teammate-red-card-bogus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">straight red card<\/a>. Suddenly, the momentum appeared to swing in Mexico&#8217;s favor.<\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/343\/192\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-2.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/686\/384\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-2.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/672\/378\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-2.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1344\/756\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-2.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/931\/523\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-2.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1862\/1046\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-2.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/720\/405\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-2.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1440\/810\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-2.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1200\/675\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-2.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"team-mexico-england-world-cup-2 - 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>England&#8217;s Jude Bellingham clears the danger as goalkeeper Jordan Pickford celebrates the crucial defensive stop. (Photo by Nick Potts\/PA Images via Getty Images)<\/span> <span>((Photo by Nick Potts\/PA Images via Getty Images))<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Instead of capitalizing on the numerical advantage, however, Mexico gifted England a golden opportunity.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Goalkeeper Raul Rangel recklessly brought down Anthony Gordon inside the penalty area, conceding a spot kick. Captain Harry Kane calmly stepped up and buried the penalty, restoring England&#8217;s two-goal cushion at 3-1.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Still, Mexico refused to fold.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">In the 69th minute, the referee pointed to the spot once again, awarding Mexico a penalty after another frantic sequence inside England&#8217;s box.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Raul Jimenez confidently converted, cutting the deficit to 3-2 and setting up an edgy finish.<\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/343\/192\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/686\/384\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/672\/378\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1344\/756\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/931\/523\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1862\/1046\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/720\/405\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1440\/810\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1200\/675\/team-mexico-england-world-cup-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"team-mexico-england-world-cup-1 - 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>England&#8217;s Jude Bellingham (left) reacts after Mexico&#8217;s Julian Quinones scores their side&#8217;s first goal of the game during the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match at Mexico City Stadium, Mexico. Picture date: Sunday July 5, 2026. (Photo by Nick Potts\/PA Images via Getty Images)<\/span> <span>((Photo by Nick Potts\/PA Images via Getty Images))<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">From there, England dug in, despite being down to 10 men. England absorbed wave after wave of Mexican pressure before hanging on for a gritty 3-2 victory, advancing to the quarterfinals against Norway.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">England booked its place in the quarterfinals and handed Mexico its first-ever World Cup defeat at the Estadio.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foxnews.onelink.me\/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&amp;af_dp=foxnewsaf%3A%2F%2F&amp;af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fapps-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Traveling England supporters celebrated by belting out &#8220;Wonderwall&#8221; one more time.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Send us your thoughts: <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_sports_article_main-content_article-body_6_6564966\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/sports\/mailto:alejandro.avila@outkick.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">alejandro.avila@outkick.com<\/a> \/ Follow along on X: @<a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_sports_article_main-content_article-body_6_6564967\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlejandroAveela\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">alejandroaveela<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"article-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-bio\">\n<p>Alejandro Avila is a longtime writer at OutKick, living in Southern California.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! 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