England secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium, advancing to the World Cup quarter-finals. The match, described as an all-time great, saw England survive a tense second half after Jarrell Quansah was sent off.
Heroic Defence After Red Card
Following Quansah's red card, England endured what Max Rushden called an exhausting half-hour period. The team defended heroically to preserve their lead, with Barry Glendenning praising their resilience. England will now face Norway in the next round.
Haaland Double Eliminates Brazil
Elsewhere, Erling Haaland scored twice to knock out Brazil, marking the biggest result in Norwegian football history. The defeat also signalled Neymar's final game in a Brazil shirt, as confirmed by the Brazilian federation.
Balogun Cleared After White House Lobbying
In other news, Folarin Balogun has been cleared to play for the USMNT against Belgium, following lobbying from the White House. The development was confirmed by sources close to the team.
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