England survive Mexico thriller to set up Norway quarter-final as USA await Belgium

Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane converted a penalty as 10-man England held on for a thrilling 3-2 victory against Mexico to book a World Cup quarter-final with Norway. The dramatic win at Seattle Stadium — the same venue where co-hosts United States will face Belgium in the next round — came despite England playing with a man disadvantage for much of the second half. Bellingham, the 21-year-old midfielder, produced a masterclass in composure, scoring two clinical finishes either side of Kane’s spot-kick. But Mexico fought back twice, forcing a tense finale that saw England’s defence dig in. The victory means Gareth Southgate’s side now face Norway in the last eight, while attention shifts to the USA vs Belgium tie. The Round of 16 match is scheduled for 1am on Tuesday morning UK time, broadcast live on BBC One with build-up from 12.45am. Fans in the US can watch on Fox, while UK listeners can follow via BBC Radio. Seattle Stadium, known for its electric atmosphere, will give the Americans a potential home advantage as they seek a quarter-final spot. For England, the night was about survival and heroes. “An incredible night when England heroes were made,” the BBC reported, as Bellingham and Kane delivered when it mattered most.