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Why England's win over Mexico may be the greatest World Cup victory since 1966

Where does England's extraordinary victory over Mexico rank among the greatest performances of the modern era? ROBERT TAYLOR weighs it against decades of World Cup and European Championship history, and explains why this one may stand above them all.

06.07.26, 14:00 Updated 06.07.26, 14:10 3 Minute Read

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

So, come on then, how does that rank in England’s entire post-66 history? Was it really, like some are saying after an exhausting, blood-pressure-raising, sleepless night, our greatest ever? Or are we getting carried away with the undeniable emotion of it all? 

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Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor Author of Tears for England, Robert combines wit, honesty and lived experience. A writer shaped by England’s highs and lows, he offers thoughtful, grounded insight into the national team.

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