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England reach the quarter-finals after Bellingham’s brace

Jude Bellingham scored twice in under two minutes as England beat Mexico 3–2. The match also featured two penalties and a red card, HBL reported.

Two Mexican soccer players go up for a header during game against England at Los Angeles Coliseum, Calif., 1986.jpg
Two Mexican soccer players competing against England in a historic match. Lacy Atkins / Los Angeles Times · Wikimedia Commons

England are through to the quarter-finals after a 3–2 win over Mexico in a lively knockout match. The game produced five goals, two penalties and one red card, making it one of the most eventful fixtures of the round.

Jude Bellingham made the difference with two goals in less than two minutes, turning the match in England’s favour. According to HBL, England held on in a tense contest where both sides had their chances.

England now move on in the tournament, while the next opponent and the exact schedule were not yet confirmed at the time of publication.

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