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England vs Mexico

Monday, 6 July 2026 at 01:00 · Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

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England
3
3–2
🇲🇽
Mexico
2
Total votes
569
Most wanted to win
MEX · 65%
Attendance
80,824
Venue
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
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How the world voted

A snapshot of Who2Win support when voting closed — 569 votes across 27 countries.

Final sentiment
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The world wanted to win
Mexico
65% of 569 votes
Actual result
England 3–2 Mexico
Fans wanted Mexico, but England took the win.

Match summary

England came from behind to defeat hosts Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 16 tie in Mexico City. The victory secured England’s place in the quarter-finals and kept their World Cup dream alive after one of the most entertaining knockout matches of the tournament.

Key moments

  • Jude Bellingham stunned Mexico with two goals in just two first-half minutes, giving England a commanding 2-0 lead before Julián Quiñones pulled one back before the break.
  • England were reduced to 10 men when Jarell Quansah was sent off early in the second half, but Harry Kane calmly converted a penalty to restore their two-goal advantage.
  • Mexico mounted a late fightback through Raúl Jiménez's penalty, but England defended heroically to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory and book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Who2Win fan sentiment

Mexico carried Who2Win support 65%–35% across 27 countries.

Strongest support · England
  • 🇬🇧United Kingdom81%
  • 🇪🇨Ecuador100%
Strongest support · Mexico
  • 🇺🇸United States71%
  • 🇲🇽Mexico97%
  • 🇨🇦Canada64%
  • 🇫🇷France82%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland92%
Closest voting countries
  • 🇦🇷Argentina50–50
  • 🇨🇦Canada36–64
  • 🇦🇺Australia33–67

Regional sentiment

Final continental breakdown for England vs Mexico.

Europe

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ENG 50%MEX 50%

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North America

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ENG 50%MEX 50%

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South America

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ENG 50%MEX 50%

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Asia

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ENG 50%MEX 50%

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Africa

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ENG 50%MEX 50%

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Oceania

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ENG 50%MEX 50%

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Why this match mattered

England edged past Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash to book their place in the quarter-finals. Jude Bellingham's stunning first-half double and Harry Kane's composed penalty proved decisive despite England being reduced to 10 men and surviving a late Mexican comeback. Scroll down to discover how football fans around the world voted on Who2Win and see which countries wanted England or Mexico to progress.

Who2Win Verdict

Before kick-off, most Who2Win fans wanted Mexico to win, with 65% of the 572 votes backing them compared with 35% for England. The final score therefore went against the poll: England edged a dramatic 3–2 contest and overturned the clear pre-match preference.

England’s strongest support came from the United Kingdom, Ecuador, Israel, Paraguay and Colombia, while Mexico drew its strongest backing from the United States, Mexico, Canada, France and Ireland. The cross-border support across North America was especially notable, but it was England’s smaller voting bloc that celebrated. As a World Cup fixture, the match carried major significance, and the five-goal result delivered both high stakes and an outcome most voters had not expected.

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