Mexico’s 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in the Round of 16, where the co-hosts lost 3-2 to England at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Sunday, 5 July. Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane converted a penalty for England, while Julian Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez replied for Mexico.
England played the final stretch of the match with ten men after Jarell Quansah was sent off, but held on to advance to the quarter-finals against Norway. This guide recaps Mexico’s full run through the group stage and the knockouts, from a perfect group campaign to the Round of 16 exit.
How Mexico’s World Cup run unfolded
Mexico won all three group games without conceding a goal, then beat Ecuador in the Round of 32 before their Round of 16 exit to England. Playing on home soil, Mexico swept Group A with three wins from three: 2-0 over South Africa at Estadio Azteca, 1-0 over South Korea in Guadalajara, and 3-0 over Czechia to finish top of the group.
In the Round of 32, Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 in Mexico City to reach the Round of 16 — a result that ended a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout-stage win. That set up the last-16 meeting with England at the Azteca that ended Mexico’s tournament.
| Fixture | Date & venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico vs South Africa | 11 Jun — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 2–0 (Mexico win) |
| Mexico vs South Korea | 18 Jun — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara | 1–0 (Mexico win) |
| Mexico vs Czechia | 24 Jun — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 3–0 (Mexico win) |
| Mexico vs Ecuador | 30 Jun — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 2–0 (Mexico win) |
| Mexico vs England | 5 Jul — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 2–3 (Mexico eliminated) |
Mexico’s Round of 16 exit to England
England eliminated Mexico 3-2 in a seven-goal Round of 16 thriller at Estadio Azteca on 5 July. Jude Bellingham scored twice in the first half to put England 2-0 up, before Julian Quiñones pulled one back for Mexico just before half-time.
England were reduced to ten men in the second half when Jarell Quansah was shown a red card, but Harry Kane’s penalty put the Three Lions back two goals clear. Raúl Jiménez converted a late penalty for Mexico, but it wasn’t enough — England advanced to face Norway in the quarter-finals.
- Jude Bellingham (England) — two goals in the first half
- Julian Quiñones (Mexico) — goal just before half-time
- Jarell Quansah (England) — red card, early second half
- Harry Kane (England) — penalty, second half
- Raúl Jiménez (Mexico) — penalty, late in the match
Frequently Asked Questions
How far did Mexico go at the 2026 World Cup?
Mexico reached the Round of 16, where they were eliminated 3-2 by England on 5 July at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. It capped a run that included a perfect group stage and a Round of 32 win over Ecuador.
Who eliminated Mexico from the World Cup?
England eliminated Mexico in the Round of 16, winning 3-2 at Estadio Azteca on 5 July. England advanced to face Norway in the quarter-finals.
What was Mexico’s final record at the 2026 World Cup?
Mexico finished with four wins and one loss in five matches. They beat South Africa, South Korea, Czechia, and Ecuador before losing to England in the Round of 16.
Where was Mexico eliminated from the World Cup?
Mexico’s tournament ended at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the venue for all four of their matches at this World Cup.
Sources
- FIFA — Mexico v England 2-3, Round of 16 match centre
- ESPN — Mexico 2-3 England final score and match report
- Al Jazeera — Mexico 2-3 England: FIFA World Cup 2026 last 16, as it happened
- NPR — Mexico’s World Cup run ends with loss to England at Estadio Azteca
- FIFA — Mexico v Ecuador 2-0, Round of 32 match centre
- Al Jazeera — Mexico beat Ecuador to reach Round of 16, break 40-year curse
- Wego — 2026 FIFA World Cup travel guide
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