A news presenter joined a group of primary school students in an assembly hall to watch the England versus Mexico match for the first time.
The children had no knowledge of the score, and the presenter was equally unaware, reacting in real time as the game unfolded.
When the final whistle blew and England secured a quarter‑final berth, the pupils erupted in cheers, hugging and jumping in excitement.
The presenter expressed astonishment, exclaiming, “I literally can’t believe it!” as the children celebrated the victory.
During the session, the presenter spoke to a boy who had been avoiding his father all morning to preserve the surprise, and the father had successfully kept the secret.
A girl described the post‑match feeling as “absolutely amazing,” noting how the experience would stay with the children for a lifetime.
The match was viewed by 400 students at a school in Wiltshire, where the presenter was also on site when a key penalty was taken and a young fan recalled the first goal scored by a teammate.
After the decisive penalty, a youngster celebrated by pumping his fists in the air, creating a wholesome and memorable moment for all present.
The presenter returned to television the following morning to continue covering the event.
