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England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals
By Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 5, 2026
· 3 min read
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.In the same stadium where England fell victim to Diego Maradona’s H...
Key takeaway Bellingham scored two goals 98 seconds apart in the first half, and six minutes after Jarell Quansah was sent off, Kane converted a penalty to restore England's two-goal lead.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's large Mexican-American population likely watched with disappointment as Mexico suffered its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca. The city's strong soccer fan base, which has been growing in recent years, was probably on the edge of their seats as the match unfolded. England's thrilling 3-2 victory will undoubtedly be a topic of discussion in local sports bars and restaurants, particularly among fans who gathered to watch the game. The loss is also a reminder that Mexico has not reached the quarterfinals since hosting the World Cup in 1986, a streak that will surely be felt by San Antonio's Mexican-American community. As England moves on to face Norway in the quarterfinals, local fans will be watching to see how the rest of the tournament plays out, and perhaps looking forward to future matches featuring teams with local connections.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.In the same stadium where England fell victim to Diego Maradona’s H...
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