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England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals
By Carlos Rodriguez | AP at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 6, 2026
· 2 min read
England's Jude Bellingham celebrates with teammates after scoring his second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (Natacha Pisarenko / AP)MEXICO CITY (AP) — Jude Bellingham scored two goals 98 seconds apart, Harry Kane...
Key takeaway Bellingham stunned the crowd of more than 80,000 at a venue where Mexico was unbeaten in 10 World Cup matches, including three this year, when he scored on a header in the 36th minute and again in the 38th on a pass from Kane.
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Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? England's Jude Bellingham celebrates with teammates after scoring his second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (Natacha Pisarenko / AP)MEXICO CITY (AP) — Jude Bellingham scored two goals 98 seconds apart, Harry Kane...
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