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Match Overview
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash between Mexico and England at the Estadio Azteca was delayed by exactly one hour due to severe tropical thunderstorms and a high risk of lightning in the surrounding area.
Originally scheduled to kick off at 6:00 PM local time (1:00 AM BST), FIFA pushed the start back to 7:00 PM local time (2:00 AM BST) to prioritize player and fan safety. This was the second consecutive knockout match for co-hosts Mexico disrupted by severe weather at the Azteca, following an identical one-hour delay in their Round of 32 game against Ecuador.
Game Summary: England 3 – 2 Mexico
Once the storm cleared, the match turned into an all-time classic, with 10-man England edging out Mexico to book their place in the quarter-finals against Norway.
- Bellingham’s Blitz: Jude Bellingham put England in a commanding position early with two quick-fire goals in the 36th and 38th minutes.
- Mexico Fights Back: Julián Quiñones pulled one back for Mexico just before halftime (42′) to shift the momentum.
- Red Card Drama: England’s Jarell Quansah was shown a straight red card in the 54th minute following a VAR review, forcing the Three Lions to play the final 35+ minutes a man down.
- Penalty Exchanges: Harry Kane converted a crucial penalty in the 60th minute to extend England’s lead to 3-1. Mexico’s Raúl Jiménez answered with a penalty of his own in the 69th minute, setting up a frantic finish, but England held on firmly to survive.
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