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England Beats Mexico 3-2, Bellingham Double, Quansah Sent Off

7/6/2026

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Bellingham Powers England Win

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Tuchel doubts James

England manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed right-back Reece James remains doubtful for the Mexico match because of a lingering hamstring strain.
Having completed training, Jarell Quansah is cleared to start at right-back alongside Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly, while Jordan Pickford remains goalkeeper.
Thomas Tuchel said he does not expect a hostile atmosphere at the Azteca Stadium, noting players experienced mild headaches during training at 7,220 feet altitude.

History

Historical Context

On 22 June 1986, Argentina beat England 2-1 in a World Cup quarter-final at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca, a match remembered for Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal and played four years after the 1982 Falklands War. In 2024 England met Mexico in the same venue for a Round-of-16 tie, underscoring the Azteca’s recurring role as a pressure-filled stage for England in knockout games.

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