'Football's coming home... and so are we': England fans celebrate into early hours after Mexico win

“Football’s coming home... and so are we” London witnessed a unique morning transition as licensing laws were extended until 5:00 AM for England's World Cup clash with Mexico. Supporters packed venues through the night to watch Thomas Tuchel’s ten-man squad secure a dramatic 3-2 victory at the Azteca Stadium, booking a quarter-final spot against Norway. The Standard’s Madelaine Dowds captured the atmosphere on the streets of the capital as overnight celebrations met the early morning commute. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️ #England #WorldCup2026 #ThreeLions #LondonNews #EnglandvsMexico Subscribe to The Standard: youtube.com/channel/UC7RQon_YwCnp_LbPtEwW65w?sub_confirmation=1 Videos, daily editorial and more: https://www.standard.co.uk Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/TheLondonStandard Follow us on X @theLDNstandard and Instagram: @thelondonstandard