England’s Azteca celebration turns into a family moment
England’s extraordinary night at the Azteca did not end with the final whistle. After the Three Lions battled to a dramatic 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico, the stands and touchline became a scene of kisses, hugs and family pride as the players reunited with their loved ones.
Harry Kane, who added to England’s tally from the penalty spot after the break, was at the centre of one of the sweetest post-match moments. The captain was pictured sharing a tender kiss with his wife Kate, who had watched him help carry England through one of their biggest World Cup nights in decades.
The mood around the England camp was emotional, relieved and wildly celebratory. For fans who had stayed awake until well after 4am in the UK, the images from Mexico City captured the joy of a victory that felt far bigger than a single knockout result.
The England WAGs gave the team a hero’s welcome as they celebrated in the stands after soaring to a 3-2 victory in their crunch World Cup tie against Mexico – Kate and Harry Kane
Megan Pickford, wife of the team’s superstar goalkeeper Jordan Pickford , couldn’t hide her smile as they celebrated with a kiss
Kane, Bellingham and the WAGs light up the night
Jude Bellingham’s explosive first-half double had already sent England supporters into dreamland, with the midfielder striking twice in quick succession to put the Three Lions in control. By the time Kane converted from the spot, the belief around the squad had turned into something close to disbelief.
In the stands, the WAGs gave the team a hero’s welcome. Kate Kane was seen proudly supporting her husband after previously posting pictures of a custom white Hugo Boss-style football shirt carrying the Kane name in red lettering. It was a polished show of support for England’s captain on a night packed with pressure.
Megan Pickford also became one of the standout figures from the celebration scenes. Despite the rainy conditions and a match delay caused by stormy weather, she smiled through the evening in a poncho as she celebrated with Jordan Pickford and their six-year-old son Arlo.
Harry Kane, who scored a penalty after the half-time break to bring England’s goal count to three, shared a sweet kiss with his proud wife Kate, leading the post-match PDA for the players
Megan Pickford couldn’t hide her smile as they celebrated with their son Arlo, six
Declan Rice took photos with his family and friends as the celebrations continued in the stands
Proud Kate gazed up at her husband after watching him net yet another goal for England
Megan Pickford steals a slice of the spotlight
The report described Megan as embracing the occasion, with sources suggesting she has taken on something of a ‘mother hen’ role among the partners. Alongside Kate Kane, she is said to be one of the longest-serving partners around the England squad, giving her a familiar and confident place in the WAG circle.
There was plenty of attention on her matchday style too. Earlier in the tournament, Megan reportedly leaned into the Dallas setting by wearing a cowboy hat marked with the number one – a nod to Jordan’s goalkeeper shirt – along with a white vest, designer jeans, Gucci sunglasses and a small white Lady Dior handbag suited to stadium bag rules.
But at the Azteca, the fashion details were secondary to the emotion. Megan’s smile, Jordan’s pride and little Arlo’s place in the middle of the celebrations gave the night a warm family edge after 90 minutes of nerve-shredding football.
Harry and Kate shared a lingering hug as they soaked up the post-match atmosphere at the Azeteca Stadium
Harry shook hands with Jude Bellingham’s father Mark
Jordan’s son Arlo was keen to get some post match chat in with his dad
A win loaded with history
For England supporters, the setting made everything feel even more dramatic. The Azteca has long carried painful memories because of the 1986 World Cup, when Diego Maradona’s famous ‘Hand of God’ moment helped end England’s dream against Argentina. Forty years later, this team created a very different memory in the same stadium.
The report said many fans felt the late-night suffering was worth it, even as employers were warned about a possible wave of tired workers the next morning. Bellingham added to the chaos with a playful message to supporters after collecting his player of the match award, joking that they should keep celebrating and message their bosses.
Now England’s focus turns quickly to the quarter-finals, where Norway await in Miami on Saturday with a 10pm UK kick-off. After the drama, rain, family embraces and wild celebrations in Mexico City, the Three Lions will travel to Florida with momentum – and with a nation daring to believe again.
