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England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals
By Associated Press, CARLOS RODRIGUEZ at KGNS — Sitewide
· July 6, 2026
· 2 min read
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Jude Bellingham scored two goals 98 seconds apart, Harry Kane converted a penalty when England was down to 10 men, and the Three Lions handed Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, a wild 3-2 victory on Sunday night to reach the quarterfinals.England moves on to fac...
Key takeaway Bellingham stunned the crowd of more than 80,000 at a venue where Mexico was unbeaten in 10 World Cup matches, including three this year, when he scored on a header in the 36th minute and again in the 38th on a pass from Kane.
Why this matters in The Laredo
The delay of the Mexico-England World Cup match due to a thunderstorm may have local implications for Laredo residents who gathered to watch the game. Many in the community have strong ties to Mexico and were likely eager to see El Tri in action. The one-hour delay may have disrupted viewing parties and gatherings that were planned around the original kickoff time. Additionally, the fact that this is the second weather-related disruption for Mexico's tournament run may be of particular interest to local fans who have been following the team's progress. As a city with a significant Mexican-American population, Laredo's residents may be closely watching the team's performance and reacting to the challenges posed by the weather. The delay may also affect local businesses that were expecting to draw in customers for the game, potentially impacting their evening sales.
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Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? MEXICO CITY (AP) — Jude Bellingham scored two goals 98 seconds apart, Harry Kane converted a penalty when England was down to 10 men, and the Three Lions handed Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, a wild 3-2 victory on Sunday night to reach the quarterfinals.England moves on to fac...
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