England secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium, booking their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. The match, described as an all-time great, saw England survive a tense period after a red card to Jarrell Quansah, with heroic defending sealing the win.
Match Highlights
Max Rushden, joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Nicky Bandini, and Lars Sivertsen on the Football Weekly podcast, dissected the game. England’s performance was marked by resilience, particularly during the exhausting half-hour following Quansah’s dismissal. The team’s defensive effort was praised as heroic, setting up a quarter-final clash with Norway.
Norway Stuns Brazil
In another major upset, Erling Haaland scored twice to knock out Brazil, marking the biggest result in Norwegian football history. The defeat also signified Neymar’s final appearance in a Brazil shirt, ending an era for the five-time world champions.
Balogun Cleared for USMNT
Elsewhere, Folarin Balogun received clearance to play for the USMNT, with some lobbying from the White House, ahead of their game against Belgium. The podcast also previewed upcoming matches and answered listener questions.
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