FIFA 2026: Breakdown of How 10- Man England Thrashed Mexico To Reach Round of 16
It was just about this time in 2010 when England failed to make it past the Round of 16. They lost 4-1 to Germany in that edition of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa. They would not allow that to repeat itself against Mexico, though it took them, playing 10-man, midway through the second half. Jude Bellingham netted a brace within two minutes, sending shivers down Mexico as a team. The South Americans, however, meant to withstand the assaults from England, and made repeated attacks at their goal and scored their first goal before halftime. On top of that, Jarell Quansah was red-carded in the second half, minutes after both sides scored from penalties. Quansah's dismissal was England's first in this tournament, and he became the fourth English player to be eliminated in a FIFA World Cup. Despite the setback, England held on to win. They will face Norway in the quarterfinals. How Goals Unfolded? England broke the deadlock in the 36th min...
