England
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Declan Rice injury concern after England draw with Ghana
Declan Rice's fitness is the main worry after England's 0-0 draw with Ghana, with the midfielder seen limping and his availability for Panama now uncertain.
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England vs Ghana: Tuchel blames clinicality and set pieces
Thomas Tuchel said England lacked clinicality and set-piece determination after a goalless World Cup draw with Ghana, while Harry Kane missed late.
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
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England vs Ghana: Tuchel gets a reality check after 0-0 draw
England drew 0-0 with Ghana in Boston as Alan Shearer called it a reality check and Thomas Tuchel faced questions over tempo and selection.
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England vs Ghana exposed a familiar England flaw
England 0-0 Ghana exposed familiar attacking issues: control without precision, no shot on target until the 50th minute and Kane's late miss.
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England vs Ghana exposed Tuchel's possession problem
England dominated possession but could not break down Ghana's deep block in a goalless World Cup draw, with their first shot on target in the 57th minute.
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England player ratings vs Ghana: Guéhi and James lead flat 0-0 draw
England player ratings vs Ghana: Marc Guéhi and Reece James led the marks in a 0-0 draw, while Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham struggled.
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Djed Spence handshake moment before England vs Ghana
Djed Spence appeared to snub Thomas Partey before England vs Ghana, while the rest of England’s players greeted him in Boston.
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England vs Ghana gets a human edge from Partey, Rice and Spence
Thomas Partey’s pre-match handshake with England, Declan Rice’s reunion comments and Djed Spence’s broken-jaw mask gave England vs Ghana a personal edge.
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Bukayo Saka fit but not confirmed to start against Ghana
Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka is fit and pain-free, but England are still managing his Achilles issue and may keep him on the bench against Ghana.
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England vs Ghana: qualification and tiebreaker twist
England can seal a Round of 32 place against Ghana, while FIFA’s new head-to-head tiebreaker and Tuchel’s changes shape Group L.
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Antoine Semenyo's rise from lost teenager to World Cup stage
David Hockaday says Antoine Semenyo went from “lost” at 16 to the World Cup through non-league football, 5am drives and belief.
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Elliot Anderson looks to Declan Rice as England role model
Elliot Anderson says Declan Rice is the player he studies most as England’s control-first midfield role grows ahead of Ghana.
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England vs Ghana: Reece James and Antoine Semenyo could decide it
Reece James vs Antoine Semenyo is the tactical duel that could shape England vs Ghana, with Tuchel demanding intensity and control in Group L.
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Bukayo Saka ready to go as Tuchel keeps England's right wing open
Tuchel said Bukayo Saka is ready to go, praised Declan Rice as one of the world's best midfielders and kept England's right wing open for Ghana.
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Marcus Rashford wants England's selection battle to sharpen the squad
Marcus Rashford says England must fight for each other and bring an intensity Ghana can't live with as squad competition intensifies.
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Thomas Tuchel embraces tournament mode as England lean into Wonderwall
Thomas Tuchel says the World Cup has brought him his best coaching days, while England's camp has adopted Wonderwall and Declan Rice manages heavy workload.
Monday, 22 June 2026
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Thomas Partey says he is ready to face England after Canada refusal
Thomas Partey says he feels OK and ready to play against England after missing Ghana's opener and being denied entry to Canada.
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Roy Keane calls Thomas Tuchel praise over the top after England beat Croatia
Roy Keane dismissed praise for Thomas Tuchel’s half-time speech after England’s 4-2 win over Croatia, despite Kane and Rice crediting it.
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Friday, 19 June 2026
Groups
Standings Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Mexico | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  South Africa | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 3 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Standings Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Switzerland | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Canada | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Standings Group C
Standings Group D
Standings Group E
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Germany | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Ivory Coast | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 |  Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 |  Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Standings Group F
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
| 3 |  Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Standings Group G
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Egypt | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
Standings Group H
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 3 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 |  Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
Standings Group I
Standings Group J
Standings Group K
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Colombia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
| 3 |  Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
Standings Group L
Standings Group Stage
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) | Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Norway | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 12 |
| 3 | Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
| 4 |  Brazil | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| 6 | Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 8 | Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
| 9 |  Paraguay | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 5 |
| 10 | Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |  Ghana | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| 12 | Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 13 | Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 14 |  Austria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 15 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 16 |  Algeria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
| 17 |  Senegal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 18 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 19 | Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 20 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 21 |  Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 22 |  Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 23 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 24 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
| 25 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| 26 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
| 27 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
| 28 |  Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| 29 |  Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| 30 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
| 31 |  Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |