England’s 10 men hang on after Kane penalty to beat Mexico in World Cup thriller

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: headlines · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:06:05 GMT

File it as England’s finest World Cup knockout phase victory since 1966. There have not been a huge number of them; only nine previously, each a gripping drama in its own right. Yet it was the context of this one that set it apart.England stepped into the mayhem of the Estadio Azteca, a venue that contains a very particular ghost for them, to face the full force of the Mexican nation. Plus a team that almost never lose here. Javier Aguirre’s men brought flawless form to the showpiece; four wins out of four so far at the tournament; their tournament. It was the cohosts’ grand send-off from their own turf, arguably the biggest game in their history. An unofficial final for them. Continue reading...

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