Mexico falls to England in thrilling World Cup 2026 match

The Mexican team suffered a tough defeat against England in a thrilling match of the 2026 World Cup, with a 2-3 result. The match was played at the historic Estadio Azteca, with a crowd of 80.824 spectators.

What happened?

The match began with a one-hour delay due to adverse weather conditions. The Mexican team, led by Javier Aguirre, sought to overwhelm their rival with numerous fouls and quick transitions down the flanks. However, the English attack was lethal and changed the course of the game in a split second.

In the 36th minute, Bukayo Saka assisted Jude Bellingham, who scored a header to break a streak of 396 minutes of Mexico without receiving a goal in the World Cup. Just two minutes later, the Real Madrid player again saw the door open after a pass from Harry Kane, momentarily silencing the local crowd.

Why does it matter for Mexico?

The defeat against England is a hard blow for the Mexican team, which is seeking to advance to the quarterfinals in the 2026 World Cup. The Mexican team faces a difficult challenge in their path to victory, and the defeat against England is a reminder that the competition in the World Cup is fierce.

What comes next?

The Mexican team faces a tough match in their next game, as they will face Norway's Erling Haaland in the next round. The Mexican team must recover from the defeat against England and find a way to win in their next game to continue advancing in the 2026 World Cup.

The Mexican team is in first place in the 2026 World Cup classification, with 9 points, 3 wins and 0 losses in 3 games, and a recent form of LWWWW. The Mexican team has a 5-point lead over South Africa in the classification.

The last result of the Mexican team was a defeat against England with a 2-3 result in the match played on July 6, 2026. The Mexican team has scored 6 goals and not received any goals in the 2026 World Cup, with a +6 goal difference. The Mexican team has a recent form of 4 wins and 0 losses in their last 5 games.