Jude Bellingham scores twice in just 98 seconds against Mexico as fans say ‘England have finally arrived at World Cup’

JUDE BELLINGHAM bagged two goals in just 98 seconds to give England a dream start in their World Cup win against Mexico. The Three Lions were up against it ahead of their Last-16 showdown at the Azteca as talk around a daunting atmosphere and high altitude dominated the build-up. But England quickly put those negative headlines to bed as Bellingham inspired a heroic 3-2 win with ten men. After a quiet opening to the game, Real Madrid man Bellingham sparked England into life with a brilliant diving header to put them ahead in the 36th minute. And less than two minutes later he was at the double after tapping home from Harry Kane‘s cross. Mexico did pull one back from Julian Quinones to make it 2-1 just before half time. READ MORE ON THE WORLD CUP And it could have been 2-2 were it not for Bellingham – who traced back to put in a defensive shift by heroically blocking from Cesar Montes. Bellingham now has four goals at the World Cup – after previously netting against Croatia and Panama. That means he’s one behind England team-mate Kane, who has managed five so far in the tournament. Fans raved about Bellingham’s star display as one said: “Bellingham on fire… England have finally arrived. What a 2 minutes.” Most read in Sport WORLD CUP 2026 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP OFFERS Another wrote: “He deserves that, he’s some player.” A third added: “Altitude? What altitude?!” And one chimed in: “Bellingham pulling a Maradona shift tonight.” England’s first half showing was certainly an impressive one given the many omens going against them before the game. The Mexican media had picked out England’s weaknesses in the build-up, including Raul Jimenez’s superior record against Jordan Pickford. There had also been concern over how Thomas Tuchel‘s men would fare in high altitude at the Azteca, which sits 7,200ft above sea level. Mexico fans were also seen as an intimidating presence at a stadium they haven’t lost at since 2013. The supporters also did their best to disrupt England ahead of the game after setting off fireworks and turning up with a full band outside the team’s hotel. The game itself was delayed by an hour amid thunderstorms in Mexico City and England’s team bus was sprayed with foam as it arrived in the stadium. England will face Norway in the quarter-final next after Erling Haaland scored twice to sink Brazil. World Cup 2026 - all the info The knockout stages of the World Cup are hotting up as we head towards the business end of the tournament. England believe football might finally be coming home after 60 years of hurt, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham on fire. But the likes of France, Spain and Argentina are all serious contenders to go all the way. Heavyweights Germany, Netherlands and Brazil have all been knocked out. LATEST NEWS - Match report: England 3 Mexico 2 - England fans go wild in pubs around the country - Henderson rushed to hospital after suffering freak injury - England and Mexico benches erupt in furious brawl - Ronaldo makes bombshell retirement announcement - Neymar, 34, RETIRES from international football after Brazil defeat KEY INFO - World Cup 2026 full match schedule including kick-off times - World Cup 2026 full squads - World Cup 2026 rule changes - World Cup 2026 prize money VIDEO - Proper Football Daily: Get all the expert analysis each morning - Team Talk – Tactics Exposed: Dive into the tactical talking points TIPS AND BETTING If you click a link in this article, we will earn affiliate revenue.