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Quiñones, Jiménez score but Mexico journey ends in heartbreak

Mexico’s historic World Cup run ended in heartbreak at the Azteca, as Julián Quiñones starred and Raúl Jiménez gave El Tri hope before Jude Bellingham powered England to a thrilling 3-2 win.

Bellingham, you beauty! 10-man England survive Azteca onslaught

England produced one of their greatest World Cup performances to beat Mexico 3-2 on Sunday and book a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 tournament. Jude Bellingham scored twice in the first half while Harry Kane kept himself in the Golden Boot race with a penalty as the Three Lions held on for victory despite playing the bulk of the second half with 10 men following a red card for Jarell Quansah.

USMNT can't solely rely on Balogun's return - USMNT five keys

The narrative is centered around one particular player, but Monday's Round of 16 game will need to be a team effort from the USMNT

'It's April Fools' - Garcia, Belgium prepared to fight Balogun call

Belgium manager Rudi Garcia said he was stunned to learn that United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun will be available for Monday's World Cup clash. The Belgian federation has since said it will explore every possible avenue to challenge FIFA's decision, with both Garcia and the FA framing their opposition as a defense of football.