Prince William Leads England Celebrations After Dramatic Mexico Victory
Prince William was among the first major royal voices to celebrate England’s dramatic 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico, after a night that left millions of supporters exhausted, emotional and dreaming again. The Prince of Wales, a long-time football fan and president of the Football Association, posted a short but powerful message in the early hours after England fought their way into the quarter-finals: “Well done England! Bring on the quarter final!”
Prince William said ‘well done’ and ‘bring on the quarter final’ in a post on X just after 4am on Monday
Prince William (pictured with Thomas Tuchel) 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
Harry Kane celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with Jude Bellingham
A Night Of Chaos At The Azteca
The last-16 clash at the Azteca Stadium had everything a World Cup knockout match could possibly deliver: a delayed kick-off, a red card, VAR drama, two penalties, a hostile atmosphere and one of England’s most nerve-shredding finishes in years. Thomas Tuchel’s side were forced to cling on with ten men after Jarell Quansah was sent off following a VAR review for a high tackle, but England refused to collapse under the pressure.
England fans at Wembley Box Park, London, react as their team take on Mexico in the World Cup round of 16
Fans celebrate following a screening of the FIFA World Cup match between England and Mexico
Jude Bellingham and his teammates celebrate after England secured victory against Mexico
Bellingham And Kane Deliver When England Needed Them Most
Jude Bellingham once again stepped into the spotlight, scoring twice in quick succession to send England fans into delirium. Mexico responded almost immediately through Julian Quinones, turning the match into a wild six-minute storm of goals and panic. Then Harry Kane, England’s captain and most reliable big-game figure, struck from the penalty spot after Anthony Gordon was brought down, restoring breathing space and giving England what proved to be the winning goal.
Final Whistle Sparks Nationwide Celebration
Mexico made the final minutes almost unbearable when Raul Jimenez converted a penalty after another VAR check, cutting England’s lead to 3-2. What followed was an agonising 11 minutes of added time, with the Three Lions forced to defend, suffer and survive. When the final whistle finally blew, England players celebrated on the pitch while fans inside the Azteca broke into Sweet Caroline.
Fans Pull An All-Nighter Across Britain
Back home, the celebrations were just as intense. The match kicked off at 2am UK time after a thunderstorm delay, meaning millions of fans stayed up through the night to watch the drama unfold. At Boxpark Wembley, supporters jumped, hugged, sang and cried as England secured their place in the last eight. Pubs and fan zones across the country were packed with tired but euphoric fans, many of whom had already booked Monday off work.
Quarter-Final Dream Grows Louder
England will now face Norway in Miami on Saturday, with a place in the semi-finals on the line. Norway arrive full of belief after knocking out Brazil, but England’s chaotic victory over Mexico has created a new surge of national confidence. This was not a calm or polished win, but it was a night full of courage, resilience and big personalities standing tall when the pressure was at its most brutal. For Prince William and millions of fans, the message is simple: bring on the quarter-final.
