England's dramatic 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico dominated UK headlines throughout 2026-07-06. Overnight coverage began with a one-hour weather delay, then Jude Bellingham's quick brace silenced the Azteca. After a red card for Jarell Quansah, Harry Kane's penalty restored the lead, and ten-man England held on in a tense finale. By morning, editors hailed it as one of England's greatest World Cup results, with reports of fans pulling sickies and celebrations spilling into dawn. By midday, attention shifted to Prince Harry's accommodation dispute with Buckingham Palace, after he was told he could not stay there despite accepting an invitation. In the afternoon, Donald Trump's admission that he lobbied FIFA to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card sparked a political row, with calls for Gianni Infantino's resignation. Jordan Henderson's tournament-ending wrist injury, sustained while celebrating, added a somber note to the football narrative.