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Mexico suffers first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca; England wins 3-2 to advance to quarterfinals
By Carlos Rodriguez at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 6, 2026
· 2 min read
El Tri’s pursuit of the FIFA World Cup trophy came to an end Sunday night.Jude Bellingham scored two goals 98 seconds apart, Harry Kane converted a penalty when England was down to 10 men, and the Three Lions handed Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, a wild 3-2 victory to reach th...
Key takeaway Jude Bellingham scored two goals 98 seconds apart, Harry Kane converted a penalty when England was down to 10 men, and the Three Lions handed Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, a wild 3-2 victory to reach the quarterfinals.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The loss at Estadio Azteca will resonate deeply with San Antonio 's large Mexican-American community, where soccer is a beloved sport and El Tri has a massive following. Many locals had likely gathered to watch the match, cheering on Mexico's national team with hopes of advancing to the quarterfinals. The city's strong cultural ties to Mexico make international soccer matches like this one a major event, with fans often packing local restaurants, bars, and community centers to watch the games. The disappointment of Mexico's elimination will be felt across the city, but the passion and dedication of local fans will undoubtedly endure, already looking forward to the next opportunity to support El Tri. San Antonio's soccer enthusiasts will now turn their attention to the remaining World Cup matches, with England's upcoming quarterfinal match against Norway likely to draw significant interest.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? El Tri’s pursuit of the FIFA World Cup trophy came to an end Sunday night.Jude Bellingham scored two goals 98 seconds apart, Harry Kane converted a penalty when England was down to 10 men, and the Three Lions handed Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, a wild 3-2 victory to reach th...
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