England Triumphs Over Mexico in Historic World Cup Clash at Azteca

In a historic FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match, England triumphed over Mexico with a thrilling 3-2 victory at the iconic Azteca Stadium. This match not only marked England's first win against Mexico in Mexico City but also set a record for viewership, becoming the most-watched World Cup clash in Mexico this century. With standout performances from Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, England secured their spot in the quarter-finals, where they will face Norway. Discover the match highlights and statistics that made this encounter unforgettable.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 10, 2026, 14:24 IST

Historic Match Overview

The Round of 16 match in the FIFA World Cup featuring England, led by Harry Kane, against Mexico at the renowned Azteca Stadium has been declared the most-viewed FIFA World Cup encounter of the 21st century in Mexico, as reported by FIFA Media.

Exciting Match Highlights

This highly anticipated match showcased Mexico's impressive history at the venue, the stadium's high altitude, and the outstanding performances of England's captain Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham. The game concluded with a thrilling 3-2 victory for England, marking them as the first team to defeat Mexico in Mexico City during a FIFA World Cup.

Record Viewership Statistics

According to FIFA Media's official X handle, the match attracted an average viewership of 36 million across Televisa (20.7 million) and Azteca (15.3 million). This match set a new record for viewership in Mexico, breaking the previous record for the fourth time during this tournament. Note: These figures are based on overnight data, with consolidated statistics to be released after the tournament. #FootballUnitesTheWorld #FIFAWorldCup2026

Breaking Mexico's Stronghold

Prior to this match, Mexico had an impressive record of 70 wins and 17 draws out of 89 games played at the Azteca Stadium, showcasing their strong home advantage.

Kane and Bellingham Shine

Kane played a crucial role in the victory, scoring a penalty that marked his sixth goal of the tournament, tying him with Gary Lineker as the joint-highest English scorer in World Cup knockout history.

Bellingham made history by becoming the first player since Diego Maradona in 1986 to score twice in a World Cup match at the Azteca Stadium, leading England to a 3-2 win over Mexico and securing a quarter-final match against Norway on July 11. Maradona had previously achieved this against Belgium in the semi-finals of the 1986 tournament.

With this win, England has reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup for the 11th time, trailing only Brazil (15) and Germany (14) in terms of appearances at this stage.

Defensive Stand and Future Matches

In this match, Mexico conceded three goals at the Azteca for the first time since August 1999, when they lost 4-3 to Brazil. Remarkably, they allowed more goals in this match (3) than in their previous 10 World Cup matches at the stadium combined (2).

Despite Mexico's relentless efforts to equalize after falling behind 3-2, England's defense held strong, securing their place in the quarter-finals, where they will face Norway in Miami on July 11.