What is England’s likely route to the World Cup final if they beat Norway?

England survived a ​spirited Mexico fightback to secure a 3-2 win on Sunday and book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals, ending ⁠the co-hosts’ deepest run at the tournament in 40 years despite playing most of the second half with 10 men at the Azteca Stadium.

Jude Bellingham put England ​ahead, ⁠striking twice in the space of a minute, finishing a Bukayo Saka ⁠cross before tapping in Harry Kane‘s pass ​to ⁠stun the home crowd.

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Mexico’s Julian Quinones pulled one back before half-time, reacting quickest to a loose ball in ‌the box to fire into ‌the roof of the net and revive the co-hosts’ hopes.

England were reduced to 10 men in ⁠the second half after Jarell Quansah was sent off following a VAR review, but Harry Kane restored England’s two-goal lead with a penalty after goalkeeper Raul Rangel fouled Anthony Gordon.

Mexico’s Raul Jimenez reduced the deficit with ‌another penalty after a VAR review ​confirmed a foul from Kane on ‌Brian Gutierrez.

The match ⁠was delayed by one hour due ⁠to adverse weather conditions around the Azteca Stadium.

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England will ‌face Norway ​in the last eight ‌in Miami on Saturday.

England’s possible route to World Cup final:

Group fixtures

17 June: England 4-2 Croatia | AT&T Stadium, Arlington

23 June: England 0-0 Ghana | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough

27 June: England 2-0 Panama | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

Round of 32

1 July: England 2-1 DR Congo | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Round of 16

5 July: England 3-2 Mexico | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

Quarter-final

11 July: England vs Norway | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Semi-final

15 July: England vs Argentina or Switzerland | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Final:

19 July: England vs France (most likely opponents by ranking) | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey