Kane’s Sixth Goal Secures England’s 3-1 Lead Against Mexico in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16

June 22, Kathmandu – In the Round of 16 match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, England has established a 3-1 lead against co-host Mexico. The match, held at Mexico’s home ground, the Azteca Stadium, saw England captain Harry Kane extend the lead in the 60th minute by converting a penalty. Despite being reduced to ten men, England has maintained this advantage. This goal marks Kane’s sixth in the tournament, positioning him fourth on the top scorers list.

Kane previously scored two goals against Croatia and one against Panama during the group stage. In the Round of 32 match against DR Congo, he netted two more goals. This latest strike brings Kane’s total World Cup career tally to 14, making him the joint fifth-highest scorer in World Cup history. Due to adverse weather conditions, the match between Mexico and England started an hour later than scheduled. England’s Jude Bellingham netted two goals in the 34th and 36th minutes, giving the team a 2-0 lead.

Soon after, Mexico’s Julián Quiñones pulled a goal back. Bellingham then scored again in the 36th minute from Bukayo Saka’s cross, putting England ahead 3-1, and assisted Kane for his penalty goal just a minute later. Following his brace against Mexico, Bellingham’s total tally in the tournament has reached four goals, having scored once each against Croatia and Panama earlier in the group stage.

Trailing by two goals, Mexico reduced the deficit to 2-1 in the 42nd minute through Julián Quiñones, marking his fourth goal of the tournament after goals against South Africa, the Czech Republic, and Ecuador. Early in the second half, in the 49th minute, England missed an opportunity to score when Niko O’Reilly’s shot hit the post. In the 54th minute, Mexico’s Jesús Gallardo was fouled with a rough tackle by Jarell Quansah, who received a straight red card following a VAR review and was sent off.