- England 's Three Lions secured a dramatic 3-2 victory against Mexico in their World Cup last-16 clash, sparking widespread national celebrations and congratulations from the Prince of Wales.
- The match, held at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, was delayed by an hour due to thunderstorms and featured intense drama, including a red card for England 's Jarell Quansah and penalties awarded to both teams.
- Captain Harry Kane scored the crucial second-half penalty that secured the win, with his performance even drawing praise from Donald Trump on Truth Social.
- Supporters across the UK packed pubs and fan parks, erupting in spontaneous celebrations like singing 'Sweet Caroline' and embracing amidst confetti, despite the late-night kick-off.
- Following this hard-fought triumph, which saw England overcome Mexico's formidable home record at the high-altitude venue, the team is now set to face Norway in the quarter-finals on Saturday.
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