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:

• $750,000 on Mexico at -105 odds

• $250,000 on Mexico at -120 odds

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 Jiméneza 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.