Bellingham eliminates Mexico, Aguirre steps down

Álvarez: 'It hurts deeply'

Edson Álvarez did not hide the pain. Mexico's captain spoke after the 3–2 loss to England on Sunday and the words were raw: "It hurts deeply because this was our moment, in our house, with our people" (1). Your captain felt it as much as anyone in the Azteca.

Bellingham broke Mexican hearts at the Azteca

Jude Bellingham scored twice and that was the difference. México 2–3 Inglaterra, round of 16, and your World Cup as co-hosts is over (3). A 3–2 loss at home, in front of a stadium that believed. Erling Haaland also got on the scoresheet for England.

Aguirre steps down, endorses Márquez

Javier Aguirre confirmed he is leaving the national team after the loss to England. He took full responsibility and then pointed forward: "Estamos cerca de los grandes", we are close to the big teams (2). Aguirre backed Rafael Márquez to take over.

Henderson injured celebrating England's win

Jordan Henderson is expected to undergo surgery on his wrist after injuring it during England's celebrations following the Mexico match (7). The BBC reports he will play no further part in the World Cup.

Trump posted about the result on Truth Social

Former US president Donald Trump reacted to the Mexico–England result on his Truth Social platform (4). No further details on what he said were given by the source.

Fan reactions

Real Madrid fans on Reddit are calling Bellingham the best midfielder in the world after his two-goal performance against Mexico. Over on r/soccer, supporters are dissecting an odd moment: an indirect free kick awarded to England after a botched Mexican kickoff following England's third goal. Meanwhile, the Henderson wrist injury has fans shaking their heads at the absurdity of a tournament-ending injury during a celebration. Read the Henderson thread.