FIFA World Cup 2026 In Pics: Fans go wild as England and Norway battle into quarterfinals

England survived a fierce challenge from Mexico at the Azteca Stadium and secured a dramatic 3-2 victory on Sunday to book a place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the third consecutive tournament. Despite playing with 10 men, England held firm as Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane added a penalty in an intense Round of 16 showdown.

The result keeps Thomas Tuchel’s side moving forward, although the journey was far from comfortable. Mexico pushed hard in front of their home supporters and created several difficult moments for England, but the visitors showed determination and composure when it mattered most.

The win also ended a remarkable record for Mexico at the historic Azteca Stadium. Before this match, the co-hosts had suffered only two competitive defeats at the venue in 89 matches dating back to 1966. England added a third loss to that record with a display that combined attacking quality and strong defensive effort.


The victory now sets up a quarter-final clash against Norway, who produced one of the biggest surprises of the tournament earlier on Sunday by defeating Brazil 2-1. Erling Haaland struck twice in the closing stages to fire Norway into their first-ever World Cup quarter-final with a dramatic victory over Brazil, sending the five-time champions crashing out at their earliest stage in the tournament since 1990.

The action-packed day delivered drama, intensity, and memorable moments, with England and Norway both moving one step closer to World Cup glory.

Here's a look at some of the best fan moments from Sunday's Round of 16 action: