England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals
England advances to the World Cup quarterfinals after defeating Mexico 3-2 at the historic Estadio Azteca.
📍 The outcome
England defeated Mexico 3-2 at Estadio Azteca to reach the quarterfinals. This result marked Mexico's first World Cup loss at the stadium.
The victory was followed by celebrations in Mexico City.
Epilogue added 20d ago, after coverage quieted.
The story so far
England has secured a spot in the quarterfinals following a 3-2 victory over Mexico. This result marks Mexico's first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca.
Coverage from AP News and CBS Sports describes the match as an "all-time World Cup classic." FOX Sports highlighted the celebrations in Mexico City, specifically noting the participation of Peter Crouch. Future coverage will focus on England's progression into the quarterfinals following this win.
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Who reported it (4)
- Governing on low power Politico · 22d ago
- Great scenes as @petercrouch joins in on the celebrations in Mexico City 🏴 FOX Sports · 22d ago
- Mexico vs. England score: Three Lions survive Estadio Azteca, win all-time World Cup classic to advance CBS Sports · 22d ago
- England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals AP News · 22d ago
The obvious questions
What was the final score of the match?
England won 3-2.
Where did the game take place?
The match was held at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
What is the significance of this loss for Mexico?
According to AP News, it is Mexico's first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca.
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