Who do England play next at World Cup 2026 after win over Mexico? Date and time as Three Lions earn quarter-final spot

ENGLAND have BEATEN Mexico in the last-16 of the World Cup with an all-time defensive display! The Three Lions secured a classic 3-2 win at the Azteca to go through to the quarter-finals of the global showpiece. Jude Bellingham scored a quick-fire double to give England a 2-0 lead late in the first half before Julian Quinones gave the Azteca crowd hope on half-time. Minutes after the interval, Jarell Quansah was sent off for a high challenge on Jesus Gallardo to leave Thomas Tuchel’s men with a herculean task. The man less made no difference as Harry Kane slotted away a penalty to re-establish England’s two-goal advantage. Raul Jimenez set up a grandstand finish after converting a controversial spot-kick, but 10-man England held firm to book their spot in the last eight. Read more on England Who do England play next at World Cup 2026 after win over Mexico? England will take on Norway in their quarter-final clash, after beating Mexico in the last-16. Erling Haaland scored two in a 2-1 win over five-time winners Brazil to send the Nordic nation to the last eight. The match will take place on Saturday, July 11. And the game will kick off at 10pm BST / 5pm ET in Miami. Most read in Sport Key dates for knockout stages After England play in the quarter-finals, they will play their semi-final match on Wednesday, July 15, in Atlanta – should they beat Norway. The match in the UK will begin at 8pm BST, which is 3pm in the US. England’s opponents in the semi-finals (should they beat Norway) will be one of Argentina, Egypt, Switzerland or Colombia. - Quarter-finals: July 9-11 - Semi-finals: July 14-15 - Third-place play-off: July 18 - Final: July 19