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England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals
By Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 5, 2026
· 3 min read
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.In the same stadium where England fell victim to Diego Maradona’s H...
Key takeaway Bellingham scored two goals 98 seconds apart in the first half, and six minutes after Jarell Quansah was sent off, Kane converted a penalty to restore England's two-goal lead.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
For San Antonio's large Mexican-American community, Mexico's loss to England is a disappointing end to their World Cup run. Many locals had been eagerly following El Tri's progress, and the team's defeat will likely be felt throughout the city. The Alamo City's strong cultural ties to Mexico make international soccer matches like this one a major event, with many fans gathering to watch and cheer on their team. As England moves on to face Norway in Miami, local attention will likely shift to the US team's performance, but for now, the focus remains on Mexico's heartbreaking loss and the impressive showing they had in this year's tournament. The city's soccer fans will be looking to the future, hoping that Mexico can regroup and make a stronger run in the next World Cup.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.In the same stadium where England fell victim to Diego Maradona’s H...
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