England
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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![England right-back crisis deepens before Congo DR]()
England right-back crisis deepens before Congo DR
Reece James and Jarell Quansah missed training as England's right-back problems deepened before the Congo DR last-32 tie, with Djed Spence the likeliest
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![England's World Cup heat plan is about to face its first real test]()
England's World Cup heat plan is about to face its first real test
England face a 43.3°C heat index threat before Congo DR, with Thomas Tuchel's digital capsules, heated tents and cooling plans now under pressure.
Monday, 29 June 2026
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![England vs Congo DR as Wissa welcomes knockout test]()
England vs Congo DR as Wissa welcomes knockout test
Yoane Wissa says Congo DR deserve their first World Cup knockout against England. Jordan Pickford has been practising penalties as the tie approaches.
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![England vs Congo DR: Neville warns Tuchel on Rice, Saka and full-back depth]()
England vs Congo DR: Neville warns Tuchel on Rice, Saka and full-back depth
Gary Neville says England must fix their full-back shortage, manage Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice carefully, and stay disciplined against Congo DR.
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![England vs Congo DR: Scholes backs Anderson over Rice]()
England vs Congo DR: Scholes backs Anderson over Rice
Paul Scholes wants England to start Elliot Anderson over Declan Rice against Congo DR, while Mbemba and Desabre back their underdog push.
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![Thomas Tuchel questions England's left side]()
Thomas Tuchel questions England's left side
Thomas Tuchel says England's left side has not provided enough connection or penetration, with Marcus Rashford less decisive than Anthony Gordon.
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![Thomas Tuchel and Trent Alexander-Arnold under fire]()
Thomas Tuchel and Trent Alexander-Arnold under fire
Jamie Redknapp says Thomas Tuchel’s call to leave Trent Alexander-Arnold out looks like a big mistake as England’s right-back shortage worsens.
Sunday, 28 June 2026
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![Tuchel backs Bellingham while warning England against leaning on one man]()
Tuchel backs Bellingham while warning England against leaning on one man
Thomas Tuchel has praised Jude Bellingham's commitment and quality, but wants England working in patterns and units, not relying on one man.
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![Jude Bellingham stands out as England reach the knockouts]()
Jude Bellingham stands out as England reach the knockouts
Jude Bellingham scored and assisted in England’s 2-0 win over Panama, then was rested after 71 minutes as Thomas Tuchel eyes the knockouts.
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![Jude Bellingham was England's hinge in the win over Panama]()
Jude Bellingham was England's hinge in the win over Panama
Jude Bellingham's 9.3-rated display drove England's 2-0 win over Panama, scoring once and creating once after a key role change.
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![Jarrell Quansah injury update leaves England short at right-back]()
Jarrell Quansah injury update leaves England short at right-back
Thomas Tuchel said Jarrell Quansah's ankle twist is a matter of days, but England have lost three right-backs since landing in the USA.
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![Jude Bellingham leads England past Panama with a 9.3-rated display]()
Jude Bellingham leads England past Panama with a 9.3-rated display
Jude Bellingham produced a 9.3-rated display with a goal, an assist and team-leading numbers as England beat Panama 2-0.
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![Harry Kane breaks England's World Cup scoring record against Panama]()
Harry Kane breaks England's World Cup scoring record against Panama
Harry Kane has broken England's World Cup scoring record with 11 goals after scoring against Panama in England's unbeaten 2026 run.
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![Thomas Tuchel's Quansah update and the right-back problem hanging over England]()
Thomas Tuchel's Quansah update and the right-back problem hanging over England
Thomas Tuchel said Jarell Quansah is in a very tight race to be fit after England’s 2-0 win over Panama, with Reece James also a doubt.
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![Jarell Quansah injury leaves England with a right-back problem]()
Jarell Quansah injury leaves England with a right-back problem
Thomas Tuchel says Jarell Quansah’s ankle injury is a matter of days after England beat Panama 2-0, but right-back depth is still a worry.
Saturday, 27 June 2026
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![England vs Panama: Keane and Shearer slam first-half display]()
England vs Panama: Keane and Shearer slam first-half display
Roy Keane and Alan Shearer criticised England's first half against Panama, even as Elliot Anderson impressed and Bellingham and Kane sealed a 2-0 win.
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![Jude Bellingham drives England past Panama and into top spot in Group L]()
Jude Bellingham drives England past Panama and into top spot in Group L
Jude Bellingham starred with a goal and assist as England beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L, while Harry Kane reached 11 World Cup goals.
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![England player ratings vs Panama: Jude Bellingham drove the win]()
England player ratings vs Panama: Jude Bellingham drove the win
Jude Bellingham starred as England beat Panama 2-0, scoring once and assisting Harry Kane after Bukayo Saka's corner in New Jersey.
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![England Three Lions badge and the World Cup kit details behind it]()
England Three Lions badge and the World Cup kit details behind it
England's Three Lions badge dates to royal heraldry and first appeared on shirts in 1872. This World Cup brings a gold star after 13 years.
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![England vs Panama: width can open the back five]()
England vs Panama: width can open the back five
England face Panama in World Cup Group L with a clear tactical route: stretch Panama's shifting 5-4-1, attack the wide gaps and punish their lack of
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 |