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England eliminates Mexico 3-2 in World Cup in possible game of the tournament
By Sanjesh Singh at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 5, 2026
· 4 min read
Altitude dominated the build-up analysis of the England-Mexico matchup. It came down to England’s attitude.
The Three Lions came away with a gritty 3-2 win over co-hosts Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16 on Sunday, as El Tri bows out at a stadium they rarely lose in.
With Canada losin...
Key takeaway The Three Lions came away with a gritty 3-2 win over co-hosts Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16 on Sunday, as El Tri bows out at a stadium they rarely lose in.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The England-Mexico World Cup matchup has significant implications for local fans, particularly with the US men's national team being the last host nation remaining in the tournament. As the Stars and Stripes prepare to meet Belgium on Monday, Bay Area residents will be watching closely to see how their team fares. The gritty 3-2 win by England over Mexico serves as a reminder that the US team will need to bring their A-game if they hope to advance. With Canada already out of the tournament, the pressure is on the US team to perform well. Local soccer fans will be gathering at bars and restaurants throughout the city to watch the US-Belgium matchup, and the energy is expected to be electric. The outcome of the game will have a significant impact on the mood of soccer fans in the Bay Area, and could potentially set the stage for a thrilling remainder of the tournament.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Altitude dominated the build-up analysis of the England-Mexico matchup. It came down to England’s attitude.
The Three Lions came away with a gritty 3-2 win over co-hosts Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16 on Sunday, as El Tri bows out at a stadium they rarely lose in.
With Canada losin...
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