India, July 6 -- After four consecutive wins at their famed fortress the Azteca, Mexico's World Cup dreams ended in a tense but heart-breaking 3-2 loss to England early Monday. For the eighth time in their last nine World Cup appearances, they have failed to make it past the Round of 16.

While Mexico controlled the pace of the game and dominated possession (67%), they struggled to create enough high quality chances in open play to test the English backline and beat goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. This is reflected in Expected Goals (xG)-Mexico made 1.88 while England overperformed their 1.61 figure.

Jude Bellingham secured a 2-0 cushion for England by scoring off quick counter-attacks in the 36th and 38th minutes. With just 98 seconds apart...