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  1. Get Involved - Is it coming home?

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    This feels different. We've been fairly lucky over the last 3 World Cups with performances and moments that have made us all so proud. But this tournament feels different. There is a confidence and belief within this squad, and with Tuchel's tactics? Maybe it's coming home. I said maybe...

    Joe, Kent

    7 coffees deep and no sleep! Immense pride in those boys, proved they’re fighters. Played like champions…I told myself not to get ahead of myself but…is it safe to dream yet or am I just tired…?

    Elliott, Wakefield

    If England can win at Azteca against the odds. Then there's nothing stopping them getting to the final. Any team facing England now have to be worried.

    Patrick, Nuneaton

  2. Right in the middle of Wonderwall

    Mexico 2-3 England

    And the England players united with fans inside the Azteca.

    Get amongst it as they sing Wonderwall together...

    Right in the middle of Wonderwall

  3. Watch fans react to every goal of England v Mexico game

    Mexico 2-3 England

    Fans in Mexico City and across the UK cheered on their teams.

    You can watch their reactions below.

    Watch: Fans' reaction to every goal of England v Mexico game

  4. 'It had everything' - Pickford on England win over Mexico

    Mexico 2-3 England

  5. 'Greatest game of all time' - England fans react

    Mexico 2-3 England

    England fans reacted after their team produced their best display of the World Cup to beat Mexico...

    'Greatest game of all time' - England fans react

  6. 'The greatest night I've witnessed'

    Mexico 2-3 England

    Sami Mokbel
    BBC Sport Senior football correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live from Estadio Azteca

    What an absolutely brilliant night for England.

    I've done six major tournaments with England and that is by far the greatest night that I've witnessed.

    It was utterly compelling and what a great result for them.

  7. 'What an incredible night'

    Mexico 2-3 England

    Alan Shearer
    Former England striker

    Those players have represented their country in magnificent form tonight.

    Every single player had the right attitude.

    Everything that could have gone against them, everything that was thrown at them, the energy, the altitude, they have got past all of that and they deserved it.

    That is an incredible performance from start to finish.

    When they were under the cosh the manager made the right substitutions. The subs came on and they did their job.

    What an incredible night.

    Shearer's delight at England's win

  8. England's goals in pictures

    Mexico 2-3 England

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  9. 'The football fates have smiled this time'

    Mexico 2-3 England

    Football eh, John? It can do that to you.

    The final whistle has just been blown in the re-run on BBC Two.

    Those last few minutes were tough. But after a clearance from John Stones, heroic block and header from fellow substitute Dan Burn and a final save from the brilliant Jordan Pickford and the celebrations could begin.

    "Forty years on from the 'hand of god' the football fates have smiled this time," says commentator Guy Mowbray.

    Let's get some full-time reaction from pundits, players and manager...

    England celebrate historic win over Mexico

  10. Get Involved - 'Not a football fan...but I cried!'

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    Did I watch the match? No. I'm not a football fan. But I'll tell you what. I woke up at around 6, looked at the BBC app, saw the result... and... I cried. Yes, I burst into tears. How's that for a 79 year old non-fan (in Manchester! Football city!)

    John, Manchester

  11. Get Involved - 'A proud nana'

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    I'm an 82 year old nana and I set the alarm and stayed awake to watch the most exciting game I've ever seen. A game that kept me awake and wondering what would happen next. Well done to the team, I'm a proud nana today.

    Maureen, North Wales

  12. Watch: 606 phone-in

    606 phone-in
    BBC Radio 5 live

    We are into stoppage time in the re-run currently playing on BBC Two.

    At the same time, BBC Radio 5 Live's 606 phone-in has started.

    You can watch that live at the top of this page or listen along on Sounds.

  13. Get Involved - 'The Gloves of Pickford'

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    From the "Hand Of God" to the "Gloves Of Pickford". Seems rather ironic and poetic that one of the main standout performers was our goalkeeper 40 years later considering what happened in 1986. Thanks Azteca, we're even now and what a game to do it in! Credit to Mexico too.

    Sam, Dorchester

    Jordan Pickford of England punches the ball away during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City Stadium on July 5, 2026 in Mexico City, MexicoGetty Images

  14. Sorry for your loss Mary.

    Football is meaningless really, in the scheme of things, but it can come to represent so much to so many people for completely different reasons.

    When watching these World cup moments it is impossible not to think of the people who are no longer with us, who we would so love to share this with.

    Glad to hear you were able to get some respite Mary, even for just a couple of hours.

  15. Get Involved - 'I felt like I was able to stop time'

    Mexico 2-3 England

    My sister died last month and her funeral was on Friday. During this match, it felt like I was able to stop time - put grieving on hold for 2 hours. Can’t remember a better England performance. Back to reality now, but very grateful for the respite.

    Mary, Lancaster

    Jude Bellingham #10 of England celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Declan Rice #4 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City Stadium on July 05, 2026 in Mexico City, MexicoGetty Images

  16. Apologies if you lost us for a moment there.

    We have been following the match action on the re-run which is currently showing on BBC Two, which is now in the final 10 minutes - plus another 11 minutes of stoppage time.

    Re-live the agony - hopefully without the palpitations - by clicking on this link.

  17. Quansah challenge a red 'more often than not'

    Mexico 2-3 England

    Sami Mokbel
    BBC Sport Senior football correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live from Estadio Azteca

    It's incredibly unfortunate for Quansah.

    He made his World Cup debut against Ghana and had to come off in the second half after rolling his ankle.

    He had another opportunity today and unfortunately for him he is going to be suspended for the quarter final against Norway.

    I don't think it was the wrong decision. When you watch it in the cold light of day, he's gone over the top of the ball...

    Thomas Tuchel did complain slightly after the game that he thought it was perhaps a bit harsh and it wasn't the right call but I don't know.

    Yes he has got the ball but he's gone in high on his opponent and more often than not those are red cards.

    Jarell Quansah (26) of England tackles Jesus Gallardo (23) of Mexico which results in a red card during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico Stadium (Estadio Azteca) in Mexico City, Mexico on July 05, 2026Getty Images

  18. Battle lines drawn

    Mexico 2-3 England

    Alan Shearer said that he did not agree with the penalty given to Mexico via VAR, which he believed did not follow the pattern of similar interventions earlier in the tournament.

    Referee Alireza Faghani would go on to feel the wrath of England manager Thomas Tuchel - more on that later - but BBC Sport pundit Joe Hart believed that every one of the key decisions made in the match was correct.

    Both Harry Kane and Raul Jimenez dealt with the pressure superbly to put away the resulting penalties.

    With tempers frazzled Nico O'Reilly was accused of elbowing an opponent before the hydration break.

    Djed Spence and Dan Burn replaced O'Reilly and Elliot Anderson as England went five at the back for the remainder of the game, which would include 11 agonising minutes of stoppage time.

    Jimenez makes it 3-2 as he scores penalty following VAR review

  19. Kane first to score and give away World Cup penalty

    Mexico 2-3 England

    Harry Kane is the first player on record since 1966 to score a penalty and concede a penalty in a World Cup match.

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  20. Get Involved - 'I couldn't stop watching'

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    I never watch football but all the excitement around the match meant that when I woke up and checked the time during the night I also checked the score to find us 0-2 up and I couldn’t stop watching thereon in! Hooked!

    Anna, Ryde

    I’m not a football fan but decided to watch the match anyway, my heart was literally racing in the final 20 minutes, epic win for the team against the odds. I might be a convert to the game!

    Gail, Sevenoaks

    Not normally a football fan but so glad I stayed up for the England v Mexico match.The England squad had so much to deal with, the temperature, being over 7000 feet above sea level and a hostile crowd. Just brilliant England.

    Joe, Nottingham