Recap: England beats co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in World Cup Round of 16 thriller
The Three Lions will now meet Erling Haaland and Norway in the quarterfinals after Brazil were stunned.
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- Jude Bellingham scored a brace in under two minutes to give the Three Lions a stunning 2-0 lead late in the first half. But Julian Quinones quickly got one back before halftime.
- England right-back Jarrell Quansah was red carded in the 54th minute for a foul play challenge following a VAR review. Not long later, Harry Kane converted a penalty before giving one away.
- The altitude of Mexico City Stadium had been a major talking point, as England players were not accustomed to the affects it can cause players.
- Norway will meet England in the quarterfinals after eliminating Brazil 2-1 thanks to an Erling Haaland brace.
- The U.S. men's national team is the last co-host left following Canada's elimination by Morocco on Saturday.
- Mexico had won all four of its previous games without conceding a goal, most recently eliminating Ecuador 2-0 in Mexico City.
- England was coming off a late 2-1 Round of 32 win vs. DR Congo, as Harry Kane logged a late brace to save the Three Lions.
- England is ranked No. 4 by FIFA, while Mexico is just in the top 10 at No. 10.
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