Jude Bellingham's double inflicted a rare defeat on Mexico at the Estadio Azteca as 10-man England won a nerve-racking World Cup classic 3-2 on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals.

England vs Mexico, FIFA World Cup 2026 Highlights: Two goals from Jude Bellingham and a timely penalty conversion from Harry Kane helped England clinch a thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has saved one of its most extraordinary buildups for the knockout stage. England and Mexico are set to battle for a place in the quarterfinals, but the talking points have stretched far beyond tactics and team news.

Jude Bellingham underlined his growing influence for England with a goal and an assist as the Three Lions sealed top spot in Group L with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Panama.

England coach Thomas Tuchel hailed Jude Bellingham after the Real Madrid star scored one goal and made another in Saturday's 2-0 World Cup win over Panama.

Jose Mourinho's brutally honest confession has quickly gone viral, offering a rare glimpse into the club-versus-country balancing act every elite manager faces.

Bellingham felt England could have shown greater ambition late on, but refused to view the draw as a setback.

Jude Bellingham hopes his pivotal goal in England's 4-2 win over Croatia at the World Cup on Wednesday will silence the "noise" surrounding him, admitting: "I've got a little bit of a chip on my shoulder."

The former Liverpool star said Real Madrid's Bellingham had made huge progress since his international debut as a 17-year-old in 2020.

Not long ago, Jude Bellingham was considered one of the first names on the teamsheet after spearheading England's run to the Euro 2024 final and Real Madrid's La Liga and Champions League double.