David Beckham Celebrates England's Thrilling World Cup Victory Over Mexico
Beckham Applauds England's 'Outstanding' Performance
David Beckham, the iconic England footballer, expressed his joy over the Three Lions' exhilarating 3-2 win against co-hosts Mexico. He took to Instagram to commend the players and coaching staff for securing a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals. Beckham specifically highlighted the exceptional performances of goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and midfielder Jude Bellingham, while also acknowledging the teamwork displayed by Thomas Tuchel's squad.
In his post, Beckham remarked, "What can we say about this man's performance today?? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING other than perfect," alongside a photo of Pickford. He also celebrated Bellingham's impressive display, stating, "They dude. What Altitude??" after the midfielder was named Player of the Match.
Beckham praised the entire team, stating, "A night to be proud of each and every one of the squad," and emphasized the synergy between captain Harry Kane and Bellingham with the words, "Passion & leadership."
He also commended England's head coach Thomas Tuchel, sharing an image of the manager with the caption, "Brilliant from the Boss." Beckham concluded his reflections on the match by stating, "Now that's a performance WOW. There was no other way of winning this game other than that... Absolutely Brilliant."
Highlights and Records from England's Victory
Harry Kane played a pivotal role in England's thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico, scoring a second-half penalty after Anthony Gordon was fouled in the box. This goal marked Kane's sixth of the tournament, helping England advance to the World Cup quarterfinals.
Jude Bellingham's Historic Milestone
Bellingham made history by becoming the youngest player to achieve 10 FIFA World Cup appearances, breaking the previous record held by Argentina's Mario Kempes, who was 23 years and 334 days old during the 1978 tournament. Bellingham's outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match title.
With this victory, England has reached the World Cup quarterfinals for the 11th time, trailing only Brazil (15) and Germany (14) for the most appearances in the last eight of the tournament's history.
Harry Kane's Record-Setting Campaign
Captain Harry Kane has been instrumental in England's success, netting six goals, which marks only the third time an England player has scored six goals in a major international tournament. This achievement matches his performance at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and follows Gary Lineker's six-goal run in 1986. Kane has also set the record for the most World Cup penalty goals in regulation time, with six, surpassing all other players.
Bukayo Saka also reached a significant milestone, becoming the third England player since 1966 to record three assists in a single FIFA World Cup, joining the ranks of David Beckham (2002) and Harry Kane (2022).
Kane's Remarkable Form Continues
Kane maintained his impressive form against Mexico, contributing a goal and an assist, bringing his total to 81 goal involvements in 63 appearances for club and country during the 2025-26 season (73 goals and eight assists). Notably, Kane became the first player on record since 1966 to both score and concede a penalty in the same FIFA World Cup match.