Pickford second 'superb' savepublished at 07:52 BST
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Pickford makes another 'superb' save
Summary
Fifa World Cup 2026: England into the last eight after beating Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium
Catching up? Watch the full replay or the highlights here
This was England's night, and arguably one of their best ever at a World Cup, writes the BBC's Sami Mokbel
Prince William sent his congratulations to Thomas Tuchel's side, saying 'bring on the quarter-final!'
England will play Norway in the quarter-final after they beat Brazil
Did you stay up? Use the Get Involved button below and tell us how you watched the game
Jordan Henderson suffered a wrist injury while celebrating and will not travel back to Kansas City with the squad
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Pickford second 'superb' savepublished at 07:52 BST
Media caption, England ride the Mexico wave of attackspublished at 07:52 BST
Mexico 2-3 England
The match momentum graph shows how England scored during periods when they were on top, and how they kept Mexico at bay throughout a dominant second half.
Mexico had almost 67% of the possession and 20 shots at goal. Five of those were on target.
But Jordan Pickford et al made sure of the only statistic that counts...
'A bucket-list memory' - Pickfordpublished at 07:48 BST
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Media caption, It wasn't pretty, but we showed character - Pickford
No-one demonstrated England's mentality more than goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Here is what he had to say to BBC Radio 5 Live: "That was unreal. You'll never get moments like that again in football.
"Come to the Azteca, it is once in a lifetime. A bucket-list memory. Everyone talking about altitude. It was us against them. We rolled our sleeves up and we got the victory. It wasn't pretty, but it was bloody tough. You got to roll your sleeves up and dig in.
"It was an all-round gutsy togetherness performance. That is what we are. We're England and that's what we do.
"I was in the moment. We all know when we come into pressure situations, I have got that character where I step up and I have got that mindset where I feel unbelievable. That's why I put the hard work in on the training ground and away from the training ground. Moments like that you have got to enjoy."
On the altitude affecting the ball flight: "It was easier! It was brilliant. I loved it. We did one training session yesterday and I felt good. As soon as I felt the ball in my hands, and tonight in the warm-up. I knew I was in that moment straight away."
On his saves: "There were two good ones. You talk about being in the right position as a goalkeeper. Making that save, it was a good save, but I made it good because I was in the right position to make that save.
"To come here to the Azteca and put in a performance like that, I am proud. I was unsure whether to bring him, and I am glad I did. That's a moment he'll remember in his lifetime.
"It is great. Keep hitting numbers and keep doing stuff. It is a credit to myself. You know what my goal is I am a team player and always have been. I don't care if I let two in. As long as we live tonight. We have got the next chapter."
'Proper Mentality'published at 07:43 BST
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Image source, Getty ImagesEngland head coach Thomas Tuchel couldn't agree more with your description of his team, Richard:
"Very proud. We needed everything. It was super difficult. In the moments we thought we catch the momentum, we had setbacks. That is proper mentality."
On the reaction to setbacks: "This team really mean it. When the going gets tough, they never give up, they never lose belief. It was one step more.
"We need to take this in. This is Azteca, it's Mexico, a crazy game. We left everything out there, every single one of us. We need to take this in, now it's full steam ahead."
Get Involved - 'The silent majority'published at 07:41 BST
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I’m one of the great many Scots who support England when we (inevitably) go out first - the silent majority. Stayed up last night and well worth it - what a match. England showing class, hunger, drive and real teamwork. Can’t wait ‘til the quarter final!
Richard, Edinburgh
Watch England reaction livepublished at 07:36 BST
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Click below to watch live reaction to England's win on the BBC News channel.
Former England striker Emilie Heskey is speaking now...
'Three Lions, 26 heroes'published at 07:36 BST
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Guy Mowbray
Commentator on BBC OneIt is one of the greatest results in England's World Cup history. Mexico do not lose here. Not on their patch. Not in their temple. They DO tonight.
A first ever win against a host nation. A first ever win in this arena - 40 years on from the 'Hand of God', the hands of fate have smiled this time.
Three Lions, 26 heroes.
Nobody should ever have that much drama at four in the morning.
The winning momentpublished at 07:34 BST
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We will bring you reaction this morning from some of the key players in England's win over Mexico.
But the team unity and fighting spirit shown by Thomas Tuchel's players in the Azteca is what really shone through...
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Image source, Getty ImagesGet Involved - 'Memories were made'published at 07:32 BST
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My wife said watch the highlights. Couldn’t do it. I’m 53, I remember Spain 82’. I actually enjoyed watching some of it. My 7 year old lad gets up in a minute. Can’t wait to show him the highlights. Very proud of that team tonight.
Jamie, Winchester
That ranks with Cameroon in Italia 90 for World Cup drama. A proud dad watching it with my 15 year old lad. Memories were made.
Tim, Wigan
'I am so proud I was part of it' - Tuchelpublished at 07:29 BST
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EnglandNo-one was more proud of the England players' performances than manager Thomas Tuchel, who told BBC Radio 5 Live: "What drama from the first minute. What a crazy game. What an emotional roller-coaster. What a national anthem from the Mexican people. I am so proud I was part of it.
"It was a fight for a long time with 10 men. There is a lot to love about this team.
"It is too good to be true. When we saw the draw, it was like 'Wow'.
"It feels like quarter or semi-finals now. Straight away it felt huge. Since we were here in Mexico, it feels like you're a part of something very big and very special. We all gave our very best."
Rice walks tightrope after booking in first minutepublished at 07:27 BST
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If you are watching the game for the first time on BBC Two, you will learn things as you go.
For example, the fact that Declan Rice was booked for a high boot in the FIRST MINUTE was lost in the mayhem of the following 90 minutes.
The England midfielder stayed on the field until the very end, producing another display of calm authority, while always walking a disciplinary tightrope...
Media caption, Rice shown yellow card in first minute
Get Involvedpublished at 07:23 BST
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I am 78 years young - so have seen England many times, but this game would be in top five great England performances of all time. Had two hours sleep, now up ready to go to golf. Fingers bitten and crossed for what is to come.
Roger, Faro
Get Involvedpublished at 07:22 BST
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Strange dream last night… England were magnificent!!
David, Durham
'Never known an atmosphere like it'published at 07:21 BST
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Before the game Alan Shearer said he had never known anything like the atmosphere inside the Azteca Stadium.
He said it would take a heroic performance to stand up to Mexico in their fortress.
That's exactly what England delivered.
The re-run is about to kick off on BBC Two if you have time to watch it...you won't be disappointed!
Postpublished at 07:17 BST
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The Mexico national anthem is playing on BBC Two right now.
Shivers...
The Three Lions went into the lion's den, that's for sure...
'Have another shot and text your boss!'published at 07:16 BST
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That was Jude Bellingham's considered interview.
But what was his real message to the England fans?
Media caption, Bellingham's advice to England fans
'We stuck together until the last second'- Bellinghampublished at 07:13 BST
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EnglandEngland midfielder Jude Bellingham speaking to BBC Sport: "Hard to gather it all together really. With 10 men defending how we defended our box, being clinical how we were in their box. Big pressure moments in years gone by watching as a fan, as a kid, England probably would have crumbled but we stuck together until the last second. The players who came on, the players that started, running themselves into the ground and giving everything. That is what what this team is about.
"The atmosphere was by far the best I have played against in international football. This country as a footballing country is magnificent. The reception we had coming off the plane, although it was hostile, it was beautiful to see how passionate one country can be about their team.
"The refereeing decisions, it is what it is. It's the World Cup and they are human too. As easy as it is to say now, they are human, we made a lot more than they did, but no worries we got through."
On his first-half clearance being just as important as his two goals: "It could have been. At 2-1 the game was still there, especially when they scored. It felt like the stadium almost collapsed. So it was probably an important clearance, just as important as the goals, but this win is far more than me. It is the players that came on, the supporters who have come to Mexico and probably had a difficult journey and paid hard earned money. It is a whole country's performance."
Image source, Getty ImagesBellingham's 'best performance in an England shirt'published at 07:12 BST
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Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live from Estadio AztecaJude Bellingham used his technical class, but it was almost like he dragged England over the line.
That was one of his best performances - if not his best performance - in an England shirt so far.
He and Harry Kane during this tournament have been phenomenal.
Long may it continue.
You want the others to chip in with goals but when those two are performing the way that they are, England always have a chance.
Bellingham gets historic doublepublished at 07:10 BST
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Jude Bellingham became the first player to score two goals at the Azteca in a World Cup game since Diego Maradona in 1986...
No, not that game, against Belgium in the semi-final.
Watch: England live on BBC Twopublished at 07:08 BST
BBC TwoThe fact you have made it this far means you know the score.
So sit down, relax, and drink it in.
England's glorious night in the Azteca is being replayed in full on BBC Two from 07:10 BST.
FIFA World Cup Scores and fixtures
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Group A
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
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Group B
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 |
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Group C
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 |
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Group D
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 |
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Group E
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 |
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Group F
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 |
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Group G
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 |
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Group H
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 |
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Group I
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 9 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 |
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Group J
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 |
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Group K
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 |
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Group L
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
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3rd Place Ranking
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 |
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Key
- Position 1, 2: 16th Finals
- Position 3: Possible 16th Finals
