Where does Mexico win rank among England's best results?

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Jude Bellingham scored twice for England in the 3-2 win against Mexico Published 9 minutes ago England overcame Mexico's home advantage, vociferous fans and the much-documented altitude to book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. Despite the Three Lions being bookmakers and statistical favourites to win at the Azteca, the conditions had led many to believe Mexico would prevail. It is only the second time England have beaten the World Cup hosts, joining the 1954 victory over Switzerland. And they did it with 10 men, after Jarell Quansah's 54th-minute red card during an incredible game of relentless drama. So where does this rank among England's greatest results away from home - and where does it sit among their best results anywhere? Let's run through some of the contenders and you can have your say below. World Cup 2026 knockout path How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV Published 3 days ago Everything you need to know about the World Cup Published 1 April Mexico 2-3 England (2026) Mexico had played 89 competitive games at the Azteca before this match and had only lost twice - to Costa Rica in 2001 and Honduras in 2013 (both World Cup qualifiers). They had won 16 and drawn six of their 22 matches at the legendary stadium in Mexico City since that last defeat. And their four games - all at home - in this World Cup had yielded four wins and four clean sheets. On top of all that the team ranked 10th in the world were used to the altitude - the stadium is 7,220ft (2,240m) above sea level - which can make breathing tougher without enough time in advance of the game in which to adjust. But England won in epic fashion thanks to Jude Bellingham's first-half double and Harry Kane's penalty, despite Quansah seeing red with the score 2-1 early in the second half. A win for the ages. Spain 2-3 England (2018) Image source, Getty Images Image caption, England stunned Spain in Seville with Raheem Sterling netting a first-half double to give them a 3-0 lead This may 'only' have been in the Nations League - but Spain had not lost a home competitive game in 15 years before England went to Seville. They had also never conceded three goals in a competitive game in Spain before. But the Three Lions led 3-0 at half-time through Raheem Sterling's double and Marcus Rashford's goal in between. Spain scored twice in the second half via Paco Alcacer and Sergio Ramos to take some of the gloss off the scoreline - but it was still a mightily impressive win for Gareth Southgate's side. Germany 1-5 England (2001) Image source, Getty Images Image caption, England's 5-1 win in Germany remains iconic This is perhaps the first result that will come to many England fans' minds when they think of great away wins. Michael Owen scored a hat-trick as Sven-Goran Eriksson's side stunned Germany with a 5-1 victory in Munich. Carsten Jancker had given the hosts the lead in the World Cup qualifier before Owen's blitz and further goal