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

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After a five-goal thriller in Mexico City, 10-man England secure their spot in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
Harry Kane wins it for England
Harry Kane wins it for England

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.

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