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

England's 3-2 win over Mexico in the 2026 World Cup is being hailed as one of their greatest results, particularly given the challenging conditions. The victory was achieved at the Azteca Stadium, where Mexico had lost only two of 89 competitive matches previously, and it is only the second time England have beaten a World Cup host nation, following a 1954 win over Switzerland. The article compares this win to other historic England away victories, such as the 5-1 thrashing of Germany in Munich in 2001, a 3-0 win over Spain in Seville in the Nations League, and a famous 0-0 draw in Rome against Italy in 1997. The win was made even more remarkable by the fact that England played with 10 men for much of the second half after Jarell Quansah's red card, overcoming Mexico's home advantage, vociferous fans, and the high altitude of Mexico City.