Prince William commended England for their remarkable and historic triumph over Mexico, propelling the Three Lions into the quarter-finals. The Prince of Wales was quick to extend his congratulations to the England football squad following their 3-2 victory at the Azteca, marking the first time England has defeated Mexico at their home stadium. Encouraging the team to push forward to the quarter-finals, Prince William, a devoted Aston Villa supporter, expressed his excitement in a concise social media post at 4 am UK time, stating, “Well done England! Bring on the quarter-final!”
England supporters nationwide stayed awake late into the night to witness the heroic performance, flocking to numerous bars and pubs for the late-night showdown, thanks to the government’s extension of opening hours until 5 am on Monday. Next, England will face Norway in Miami on Saturday, as Erling Haaland of Manchester City netted two goals against Brazil, leading to the elimination of the five-time World Cup champions. The quarter-final match is scheduled to kick off at 10 pm UK time.
Prince William, also serving as the President of the FA, made an appearance on the New Heights podcast hosted by NFL star Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce to discuss the ongoing tournament. When asked about England’s potential success in the World Cup, Prince William emphasized that their ultimate goal is to lift the trophy.
The excitement began when thunderstorms hit the Azteca stadium on Sunday evening, causing a one-hour delay in the kick-off time to 2 am UK time due to the risk of lightning strikes. The game unfolded with intense action, including England playing with 10 men after a player was red-carded following a VAR review and penalties awarded to both teams.
Thomas Tuchel expressed mixed emotions after England’s win, with Jordan Henderson sustaining a significant injury during the celebrations. Despite the setback, Tuchel praised the team’s mentality and resilience in overcoming obstacles throughout the match. Henderson’s injury, described as serious, led to him being hospitalized.
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