Mexico vs England Player Ratings & Match Stats: Julián Quiñones 7.8/10, Jude Bellingham 9.2/10

England produced a thrilling, nerve-shredding escape in Mexico City, beating the hosts 3-2 to storm into the World Cup quarter-finals. Jude Bellingham blew the game open with two devastating goals in two first-half minutes, striking in the 36th and 38th, before Julián Quiñones dragged Mexico back into it on the stroke of half-time.
The drama cranked up again when Jarell Quansah was sent off in the 54th minute, leaving England exposed. Harry Kane coolly converted a penalty on 60 minutes to restore their cushion, but Raúl Jiménez struck from the spot late on to spark a frantic finale. Mexico threw everything forward, yet England somehow held on in a proper World Cup classic.
England will play Norway in the quarter-finals on Saturday 11th July.
Player Ratings
Mexico
Player Name | Rating | Description |
Raúl Rangel | 6.3 | Made routine saves but could do little about Bellingham's clinical brace as England struck twice in two minutes. |
Jorge Sánchez | 6.1 | Contributed overlapping runs before a yellow card for dissent and substitution in the 79th minute. |
César Montes | 6.0 | Won aerial duels against Kane but was replaced at half-time after conceding twice in quick succession. |
Johan Vásquez | 6.4 | Anchored central defence throughout, showing composure on the ball and winning his share of aerial challenges. |
Jesús Gallardo | 6.6 | Provided attacking width from left-back, delivering numerous crosses into the box during Mexico's sustained pressure. |
Érik Lira | 6.8 | Anchored midfield with disciplined tackles including a perfectly-timed dispossession of Bellingham that showcased his reading. |
Luis Romo | 6.2 | Showed good technical ability before being substituted in the 61st minute; his shot from distance sailed over. |
Gilberto Mora | 6.1 | Linked play between midfield and attack; had a promising shot blocked by Rice before his 61st-minute withdrawal. |
Roberto Alvarado | 7.2 | Served as Mexico's primary creator with dangerous crosses and excellent close control that required multiple defenders to stop. |
Raúl Jiménez | 7.5 | Led the line superbly, forcing two brilliant saves from Pickford and converting his penalty with composure. |
Julián Quiñones | 7.8 | Struck a superb right-footed volley in the 42nd minute to reduce the deficit after England's quick-fire double. |
Edson Álvarez | 6.4 | Entered at half-time to take the armband, providing physical presence and organisational nous in midfield. |
Santiago Gimenez | 5.8 | Introduced to boost attacking presence but fired over from inside the box when well-placed. |
Brian Gutiérrez | 6.3 | Won the crucial foul that led to Mexico's penalty when Kane caught his ankle inside the area. |
Álvaro Fidalgo | 6.2 | Forced Pickford into a two-attempt save with a long-range effort and provided efficient distribution late on. |
Guillermo Martínez Ayala | 5.6 | Brought on as a tall target man; his header from a corner was saved by Pickford. |
England
Player Name | Rating | Description |
Jordan Pickford | 7.5 | Produced match-defining saves to deny Jiménez twice and maintained concentration through Mexico's relentless late siege. |
Jarell Quansah | 4.2 | His reckless challenge brought a straight red card in the 54th minute, leaving England to defend with ten men. |
Ezri Konsa | 7.1 | Delivered an outstanding defensive display, making multiple clearances and blocks as England held firm with ten men. |
Marc Guéhi | 6.5 | Competed aerially and made clearances before receiving a yellow card for dissent during the penalty incident. |
Nico O'Reilly | 6.2 | Delivered a dangerous low cross into the box before being booked and substituted in the 74th minute. |
Declan Rice | 6.6 | Booked early for a high boot on Romo but showed defensive value with crucial blocks on Mora and Álvarez. |
Elliot Anderson | 6.8 | Won the ball back that led to Bellingham's second goal with his pressing before being substituted for defensive cover. |
Jude Bellingham | 9.2 | Delivered a match-winning brace in two minutes, then produced an exceptional clearance to deny Montes a certain goal. |
Bukayo Saka | 7.3 | Provided the assist for Bellingham's opener with an excellent cross before being sacrificed tactically after the red card. |
Harry Kane | 7.7 | Scored the crucial penalty and assisted Bellingham's second with a first-time cutback to extend his World Cup record. |
Anthony Gordon | 7.0 | Won the penalty that Kane converted after bursting past defenders and being brought down by the goalkeeper. |
John Stones | 6.8 | Introduced after the red card to shore up the defence, making important clearances during the Mexican bombardment. |
Djed Spence | 6.2 | Made blocks and clearances while helping deny space to Mexico's overlapping full-backs in the final stages. |
Dan Burn | 7.0 | Made an outstanding impact with eight defensive actions including blocking Jiménez's bicycle kick attempt spectacularly. |
Morgan Rogers | 5.8 | Entered in the 90th minute to provide fresh legs; had minimal involvement as England defended their lead. |