World Cup 2026: 1 bettor loses $1 million on Mexico's 3-2 loss to England in Round of 16

In one of the most exciting matches this tournament, England — down to 10 men after a 54th minute Jarell Quansah red card — held on to beat Mexico 3-2 and advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup.

It was a costly English victory for one bettor.

A bettor at Station Casinos in Nevada wagered $1 million on Mexico to advance before the match, split across two wagers:

Mexico went down 2-0 in the first half on two England goals from Jude Bellingham in the 36th and 38th minute, but got one back on a beautiful goal from a Julian Quinones volley in the 42nd minute. The game was 2-1 England at halftime.

Harry Kane scored on a penalty in the 60th minute to make it 3-1, but Mexico added its own penalty kick goal from Raúl Jiménez a few minutes later to finish the scoring.

England was able to successfully defend with 10 men the rest of the match to close out the game and make it a costly evening for that bettor.