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• Millions of Brits stay up until past 4am to see England beat Mexico as employers brace for a 'mass sickie'6 July 2026, 7:16 am
  England's Three Lions swept to victory on the crest of a Mexican wave today after a nerve-wracking roller coaster match which saw millions of fans pull an epic all-nighter.
  
• The inside story of how Thomas Tuchel led England to a victory for the ages: The tactics he got spot on, perfect substitutions, a 'lift-off' moment... and the one surprising change we must beware now6 July 2026, 7:15 am
  IAN LADYMAN AT ESTADIO AZTECA: After one of the great rearguard performances in English football history, Thomas Tuchel's team broke Mexican hearts at the Estadio Azteca.
  
• The story of England's crazy win in the Azteca: Every moment of drama and delirium unpacked - from wonder saves and heroic defending to VAR controversy6 July 2026, 7:15 am
  It was a knockout tie that had it all: goals, saves, penalties, VAR checks and a red card for England's Jarell Quansah. Here Daily Mail Sport breaks down a World Cup clash for the ages...
  
• Harry Kane loses his voice in hilarious post-match interview at the Azteca - but Jordan Henderson is taken away on a stretcher6 July 2026, 7:15 am
  Jordan Henderson has collapsed on the Azteca pitch and is requiring medical attention during the Three Lions' celebrations after beating Mexico at the World Cup.
  
• England fans descend on Mexico City ahead of the Three Lions' crunch match with the World Cup co-hosts6 July 2026, 7:15 am
  The tie will kick off at 1am UK time on Monday morning - despite talks that it would be moved forward due to bad weather.
  
• Jordan Henderson suffers 'really bad' freak injury in bizarre fall during England's celebrations against Mexico at the World Cup6 July 2026, 7:14 am
  Jordan Henderson has suffered a 'really bad' wrist injury, Thomas Tuchel has revealed, after the non-playing England substitute fell in their post-match celebrations in Mexico at the World Cup.
  
• England's greatest World Cup victory since 1966: OLIVER HOLT on how 15 Three Lions heroes stood tall at the fearsome Azteca on a night of red card, two penalties, Jude Bellingham's double and Harry Kane's winner6 July 2026, 7:14 am
  MEXICO 2-3 ENGLAND - OLIVER HOLT AT THE AZTECA STADIUM: When the final whistle went here in a raucous Mexico City, they breathed again. All England breathed again.
  
• Thomas Tuchel jokes Harry Kane should call Donald Trump and get Jarell Quansah's World Cup ban cancelled - after President meddled on USA striker's red card... before hailing England's captain6 July 2026, 7:13 am
  Thomas Tuchel hailed 'heroic' England after the 10-man Three Lions delivered one of their finest World Cup performances on foreign soil with a breathless 3-2 win.
  
• World Cup Breakfast: Donald Trump hails 'great' Harry Kane - after wading in to cancel USA star's ban, highlights from England's epic victory - and what to look out for today6 July 2026, 7:12 am
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day 26 at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America.
  
• Mexico vs England - World Cup LIVE: All the reaction to 10-man Three Lions' heroics as the players speak - but pundits lay into Thomas Tuchel's post-match interview6 July 2026, 7:00 am
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Mexico take on England in the last 16 of the World Cup in Mexico City.
  
• Socceroos captain Mat Ryan issues heartfelt apology after bungled penalty shootout against Egypt that ended Australia's World Cup6 July 2026, 6:00 am
  The Socceroos skipper has apologised after his side was sent packing from the FIFA World Cup.
  
• Topless Haaland's Royal seal of approval! Norway's World Cup hero Erling hugs his country's future Queen in the dressing room after dumping out Brazil - and it's England up next6 July 2026, 5:31 am
  As players celebrated in the dressing room after the match they were shocked to receive a royal visit with Princess Alexandra, eldest daughter of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Mariet.
  
• Neymar RETIRES from international football after breaking down in tears following Brazil's shock World Cup defeat against Erling Haaland's Norway6 July 2026, 4:48 am
  Carlo Ancelotti recalled Neymar to the Brazil squad for the World Cup after a three-year hiatus.
  
• 'Bring on the quarter final!' Prince William leads Three Lions celebrations from afar after triumph against Mexico6 July 2026, 4:27 am
  Prince William urged the team on to the quarter-finals as he was joined by millions of fans across the country who pulled an all-nighter to watch the match.
  
• England coaches involved in furious touchline scrap as Jarell Quansah is shown a RED card in chaotic World Cup clash in Mexico6 July 2026, 4:25 am
  England assistant Anthony Barry was among those who got stuck in to the Mexico bench on the touchline, moments before a VAR review saw Quansah's foul reviewed as tempers escalated.