With their latest triumph over Mexico, England can now almost glimpse the World Cup final within reach.

England’s journey towards the World Cup final is becoming increasingly defined.

Thomas Tuchel could be the manager to finally end England’s six-decade-long wait for glory, after steering his team into the World Cup quarter-finals with a thrilling 3-2 victory against Mexico.

The Three Lions etched their names into history by inflicting only the third defeat on the host nation at the Estadio Azteca — a venue that once marked heartbreak for England when they lost to Argentina in the 1986 quarter-finals.

Tuchel’s men defied expectations and overcame a fiercely partisan home crowd, even managing to hold on for much of the second half with just 10 players following Jarell Quansah’s straight red card.

The Bayer Leverkusen defender was sent off for violent conduct after a challenge on Jesus Gallardo in the 54th minute, just as the Mexican side began pressing hard to overturn their 2-0 deficit.

England remain undefeated in all five of their World Cup matches so far, having drawn only once during the Group L stage against Ghana before advancing comfortably to the knockout rounds.

Awaiting them in the quarter-finals are Norway, with the match set to take place at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on 11 July, kicking off at 10 pm UK time — marking England’s ninth appearance at this stage of the tournament.

If they manage to overcome Erling Haaland and his teammates, England could find themselves in a second semi-final within eight years, potentially setting up a blockbuster clash against Lionel Messi’s Argentina.

Norway, meanwhile, are preparing for their first-ever World Cup quarter-final after delivering a stunning 2-1 victory over five-time champions Brazil in their Sunday encounter at MetLife Stadium.

The reigning title holders, Argentina, are set to face Egypt in the round of 16 on Tuesday, with the winner going up against whoever prevails between Switzerland and Colombia.

Whoever reaches the 19 July final at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium will face an arduous path to glory, as six powerhouse nations still remain on the opposite side of the bracket.

The United States and Belgium are scheduled to face off in their last-16 encounter on Tuesday morning, with the victor booking a quarter-final meeting with either Portugal or Spain.

Current tournament favourites France and Morocco have already secured their spots in the quarter-finals, where they will meet head-to-head after Morocco’s remarkable elimination of the Netherlands.

If England are to lift the World Cup trophy for the first time since 1966, they will have to navigate one of the toughest routes imaginable.