England Survive Mexico as Norway Knock Out Brazil

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• England reached the World Cup quarter-finals with a dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico, ending the co-hosts’ run at the Azteca.
• Bellingham scored twice in 98 seconds during the first half, first heading in Bukayo Saka’s cross before finishing a move involving Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane.
• Mexico responded before half-time through Julián Quiñones, cutting England’s lead and bringing the home crowd back into the match.
• Jarell Quansah was sent off after a VAR review early in the second half, but England soon restored their two-goal lead when Kane converted from the penalty spot after Gordon was brought down.
• Mexico pulled another goal back when Raúl Jiménez scored from the spot after VAR ruled that Kane had fouled Brian Gutiérrez inside the area.
• England then had to defend deep, holding on through sustained Mexican pressure and 11 minutes of stoppage time.
• Norway reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time after Haaland scored twice in a 2-1 win over Brazil.
• Haaland’s double moved him level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé on seven goals in the Golden Boot race.
• Brazil’s late penalty was not enough to save them, leaving the five-time champions with one of the tournament’s biggest exits so far.

What Else

• The next clash: England face Norway in Miami for a place in the semi-finals, with Haaland leading a side that has already knocked out Brazil.
• The African picture: Morocco are already into the top eight and face France next, while Egypt meet Argentina for a place in the quarter-finals.
• Today’s games: Portugal face Spain in a major Round of 16 tie, while the United States meet Belgium in the other match on that side of the draw.