Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNicole Wootton-CaneMonday 06 July 2026 06:58 BSTFans erupt with joy as England beat Mexico in 3-2 thrillerEngland defeated Mexico in a late-night World Cup match, securing their place in the quarter-finals, much to the delight of fans who stayed up to watch.The game, played in Mexico City, was delayed by an hour due to storms but eventually kicked off in the early hours for UK viewers.England faced a challenging match, including a red card for Jarell Quansah and two penalties, but managed to overcome Mexico's relentless attacks.Jude Bellingham scored a quick brace in the first half, and Harry Kane converted a penalty after Anthony Gordon's brilliance, contributing to England's victory.Despite the agonising 11 minutes of injury time and the late hour, fans celebrated ecstatically, deeming the lost sleep “100 per cent worth it”.In full‘I have work in 3 hours - but it was 100 per cent worth it’: England fans stay up until dawn for ‘surreal’ 3-2 thrillerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in