England don secure dia place for FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after dem grind out sweet 3-2 victory against Mexico, even though dem play almost the whole second half with just 10 players.
Jude Bellingham na di main man as e score two goals for first half before Harry Kane add another one from penalty spot. Di Three Lions later survive late pressure from Mexico to book quarter-final showdown against Norway, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
England Beat Mexico as Bellingham Carry Three Lions Enter World Cup Quarter-Finals
Di Round of 16 match for famous Azteca Stadium start one hour late because of heavy thunderstorm, but once referee blow whistle, England no waste time show say dem come for serious business.
Even though Mexico control di early part of di game, Jordan Pickford make one massive save to stop Raul Jimenez header and keep di score level.
Na then di Three Lions wake up.
Bukayo Saka use speed tear through di right wing before e deliver correct cross wey Jude Bellingham head enter net for di 36th minute.
Before Mexico fit recover, less than two minutes later, di Real Madrid midfielder score again.
After neat combination with Harry Kane, Bellingham calmly finish from close range to give England comfortable 2-0 lead.
Mexico no gree give up and before halftime, dem find way back into di game. England fail clear dangerous free-kick, and Julian Quinones smash powerful volley enter di roof of di net to reduce di score to 2-1.
England wahala increase just nine minutes after second half start when referee show Jarell Quansah straight red card after VAR review for dangerous tackle on Jesus Gallardo.
Despite say dem remain just 10 players, di Three Lions no panic.
Anthony Gordon win penalty after e beat goalkeeper Raul Rangel to Harry Kane flick, and Kane calmly convert di spot-kick to restore England two-goal advantage.
Mexico still refuse to surrender.
Raul Jimenez score penalty for Mexico after another VAR review rule say Harry Kane commit foul inside di box, making di last 20 minutes very tense.
Mexico continue to attack with everything dem get as dem dey find equaliser, but England defend with strong heart and determination.
England Stand Strong After Red Card to Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals
Pickford continue make important saves while di Three Lions put dia body on di line to protect dia slim lead and secure one famous victory.
Bellingham two goals prove to be di difference, while Kane cool finish from penalty ensure say England qualify for dia third straight World Cup quarter-finals.
Di victory get plenty historical meaning too.
Di Three Lions end Mexico 10-match unbeaten World Cup record for Azteca Stadium and finally wipe away di painful memory of dia controversial 1986 World Cup defeat for di same stadium.
More records still follow.
Kane don score six World Cup goals this year, making am only di second England player after Gary Lineker to achieve dat kind record for major tournament more than once.
“E no fit sweet pass like this! Every single player show courage and fighting spirit. I dey proud of this team,” Kane talk after di match.
Pickford also equal Peter Shilton record of 17 World Cup appearances for England after another outstanding performance under serious pressure.
Di Three Lions go now face Norway for di World Cup quarter-finals as dem continue dia chase for World Cup glory.
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Last Updated on July 6, 2026 7:40 am by Hitvibz Media
England Scatter Mexico as Bellingham Double Help 10-Man Three Lions Enter World Cup Quarter-Finals
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