A Match Full of Twists
The game swung back and forth from start to finish. England raced into a 2-0 lead thanks to a brace from Jude Bellingham, only for Mexico to hit back with a goal of their own. Things got tougher for England early in the second half when defender Jarell Quansah was shown a red card, reducing the Three Lions to ten men.

Despite the setback, Kane converted a penalty to restore England's two-goal cushion at 3-1.

The drama wasn't over yet. Kane conceded a penalty at the other end, which Raul Jimenez calmly slotted home to make it 3-2 and set up a nerve-shredding final stretch.

England held firm, defending with composure and grit to seal a historic victory. Notably, Mexico had gone unbeaten in ten previous World Cup matches played in Mexico City across 1970, 1986, and now 2026 — a run England's win finally ended.

Kane and Tuchel Praise Team Spirit
Speaking after the match, Kane, who has now scored six goals in the tournament, said every player had to reach deep within themselves to get the job done.

He pointed to the number of players who stepped up when it mattered and said the team's togetherness had been tested and proven under real pressure. According to him, facing adversity away from home brought the squad closer together and created memories the group will carry forward.

Head coach Thomas Tuchel echoed that sentiment, saying he was extreme.