England punched its ticket to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging Mexico in an exciting Round of 16 showdown, and the dramatic contest sparked loads of reactions from stars across WWE and AEW.
The match featured nonstop drama from start to complete. England stormed right into a 2-0 lead after Jude Bellingham scored twice within the span of two first-half minutes, but Mexico responded quickly to chop the deficit before halftime.
The second half only intensified the spectacle. England was reduced to 10 men when Jarell Quansah was shown a red card for a reckless challenge within the 54th minute. Despite the setback, Harry Kane converted a penalty to increase England’s advantage to 3-1. Mexico answered with a spot kick of its own to maintain hopes alive, but England held on to secure the victory.
One among the most important talking points outside the motion on the pitch was the electrical atmosphere created by Mexico’s supporters, who earned widespread praise for his or her passionate backing throughout the match despite the heartbreaking result.
Several wrestling stars took to social media to share their thoughts following the ultimate whistle.
Mexico supporter Dominik Mysterio was clearly devastated by the defeat, posting a GIF of a dissatisfied John Cena to precise his frustration.
On the opposite side, AEW’s Will Ospreay couldn’t hide his excitement as England advanced. He wrote,
“ITS FU*KING COMING HOME!!!”
WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis praised England’s performance while taking a shot on the officiating. He wrote,
“What a performance… Beat the altitude, the fans and the referee.*
* I got a yellow card from the referee for this post.”
Finn Balor kept his response easy by sharing a picture of the Mexican flag, while fellow Englishman Wade Barrett celebrated the victory with an enthusiastic message. He wrote,
“Wow England. Legendary performance. Bellingham, Gordon, Pickford absolute GODS today. After which I collapsed. Attitude over Altitude.”
WWE star Blake Monroe also joined the celebrations, posting,
“I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.”
AEW’s Andrade showed respect for either side by describing it as a “good game,” while El Grande Americano shared a video message saying he was pleased with each the Mexican team and its supporters. The masked star was also spotted in attendance throughout the match and received a loud ovation from the gang.
With the victory, England advances to the quarterfinals, where it would face Norway because it continues its quest for FIFA World Cup glory.
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