Mexico vs England - World Cup RECAP: All the reaction to 10-man Three Lions' heroics as the players speak - but pundits lay into Thomas Tuchel's post-match interview

By HARRY BAMFORTH, LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE REPORTER and MICHAEL PAVITT, SPORTS REPORTER and GETHIN HICKS, REPORTER Relive Daily Mail Sport's coverage of England's historic victory over Mexico at the Azte...

Jul 06, 2026 3 min read
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By HARRY BAMFORTH, LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE REPORTER and MICHAEL PAVITT, SPORTS REPORTER and GETHIN HICKS, REPORTER

Relive Daily Mail Sport's coverage of England's historic victory over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. 

We don't want to get ahead of ourselves, but it certainly does feel that way after last night, doesn't it?

England will now face Norway in Miami on Saturday in what is set to be a mammoth game against Martin Odegaard, Erling Haaland and Co. Then, should the Three Lions overcome the Vikings, a clash with Argentina likely awaits in the semi-final. What a game that would be.

It's goodbye from me, Harry and Mike for now, but stay on the Daily Mail Sport website for the rest of today's reaction as it comes in.

England have triumphantly booked their place in the quarter-finals, though fans expecting to be able to bag a ticket for Saturday's clash with Norway could be in for a shock.

Ticketless supporters heading to Miami ahead of the match will need to fork a minimum of £2,216 for a single seat, according to Casino Kings. Meanwhile the cheapest pair of tickets comes in at £4,376.

Those making a last-ditch effort to attend the game from the UK would need to pay £8,117 to fly from London to Miami for a Friday to Sunday trip. However, hotels are more reasonably priced at around $450 per night.

Just in from our Chief Football Reporter Craig Hope...

Jordan Henderson is expected to stay in Mexico City to receive treatment on the arm injury he suffered after last night's victory.

That's right, you're with me for the rest of the afternoon.

There's still plenty of reaction coming in and, as it does, I'll be bringing you all every update.

For now, surely this will go down as picture of the night, right?

I am going to hand over the live blog reigns to my colleague Gethin Hicks, who will bring you all the latest reaction as it comes in following England's dramatic win last night.

A light hearted moment you might have missed amid the drama of last night's match.

Footage has shown Mexico manager Javier Aguirre getting the attention of England winger Anthony Gordon as he passed the dugouts.

Aguirre, 67, could be seen barking 'Gordon', before uttering two further words: 'F*** you!'

Both Aguirre and Gordon saw the funny side, with the pair sharing a laugh following the interaction.

Hilarious moment Mexico manager swears at England's Anthony Gordon

Gordon made the mistake of treading near the potty-mouthed veteran shortly after the game's first hydration break. Aguirre, 67, looked the winger up and down.

The latest now from Daily Mail Sport's Jack Gaughan in Mexico City.

He highlights the words of Jude Bellingham post match as he praised the efforts of his England team-mates.

‘I was quite emotional at full-time,’ said Bellingham.

‘I wanted to grab as many players as I could because it was a team win. Every single player played their part. No player did more than anyone else.’

Bellingham's words hint at the unified approach of the England squad at the World Cup, something he previously suggested was lacking at Euro 2024 despite making the final.

England have a secret weapon that they lacked at the last Euros

There was something Harry Kane mentioned a few days ago that truly resonates in the aftermath of a game that should be known as One Night in the Azteca.

Jordan Henderson's bizarre injury was a sour note for England on a stunning night.

Thomas Tuchel revealed Henderson suffered a 'really bad' wrist injury after falling when climbing over the advertising hoardings during England's post match celebrations.

Henderson, who did not play in the match, was taken to hospital and will stay in Mexico City while England fly back to Kansas City, their World Cup base.

Boss Tuchel said of the 36-year-old: 'Not good. Not good. Jordan just fell over and injured his wrist. It looks really bad.'

Henderson had to be given oxygen as he was carried from the pitch on a stretcher.

The incident carries a bizarre throwback to the 2014 World Cup, when England physio Gary Lewin was stretchered off after dislocating and fracturing his ankle while celebrating a Three Lions goal as shown in the second picture below.

We wait to hear more news on Henderson, but his club Brentford have put out a message of support for the midfielder this morning.

England will have to recover quickly from their heroics in Mexico as they return to their base in Kansas City.

Thomas Tuchel's side will then begin preparations to face Norway, after Erling Haaland's double saw them knock-out Brazil in their last-16 match.

Norway have enjoyed a stunning return to the World Cup stage after a 28 year absence, with Haaland more than living up to expectations having scored seven goals already.

England last played Norway back in 2014 with a Wayne Rooney penalty giving them a 1-0 victory.

The friendly at Wembley was sparsely attended with fans still furious at England crashing out of the group stages of that summer's World Cup.

Elliot Anderson opened up on the death of his mother in the aftermath of England's victory, admitting football has been his 'escape'.

The 23-year-old lost his mother Helen following a long battle with illness just days before Nottingham Forest's Europa League tie with FC Porto in April.

He missed that match on compassionate leave, but returned a matter of days later in the Premier League and laid a wreath on the turf of the City Ground in his mum's honour.

Anderson opened up on his mother's death after England overcame a raucous atmosphere to beat Mexico 3-2 and book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Where does England's victory over Mexico at the Azteca rank among their best ever?

That is the question Daily Mail Sport are posing to readers this morning.

Oliver Holt believes the Three Lions, down to 10 men, winning in Mexico's fortress ranks as their best since lifting the World Cup in 1966.

Join other Daily Mail Sport readers on our ongoing debate here and leave your thoughts on England's triumph over Mexico.

Join Daily Mail readers to debate LIVE: England v Mexico

Tell us what YOU think: Leave a comment and debate with other Daily Mail readers as England take on Mexico in the Azteca Stadium in the last 16 of the World Cup.

'Shouldn't you be at work' was the famous Des Lynam line back at the 1998 FIFA World Cup when England faced Tunisia in a group stage match during the day.

I wonder how apt that will be today across England due to fans staying up until at least 4am to watch the Three Lions beat Mexico and party.

Jude Bellingham joked fans should 'have another shot and text your bosses to say you're not coming in tomorrow'.

It came after companies were warned to expect a productivity hit as Britain prepares for the 'mother of all Mondays' recovering from the night before.

Call in sick! Jude tells England fans after their football all-nighter

England's Three Lions swept to victory on the crest of a Mexican wave today after a nerve-wracking roller coaster match which saw millions of fans pull an epic all-nighter.

Source: Christopher Martinez · www.dailymail.com

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