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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Luke Baker

Seven chaotic moments that defined England’s heroic World Cup win over Mexico

Somehow, someway England reached the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals with a hugely dramatic 3-2 triumph over Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca.

It was a beautifully chaotic contest from before kick-off until well after the final whistle blew and England will face Erling Haaland’s Norway – after they stunned five-time world champions Brazil – in the last eight as a reward.

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