England
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Monday, 22 June 2026
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![Thomas Partey says he is ready to face England after Canada refusal]()
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 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
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![England injury scare ahead of Ghana]()
England injury scare ahead of Ghana
England are managing fresh fitness worries around Marcus Rashford, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka ahead of Tuesday's World Cup clash with Ghana.
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![Bukayo Saka unlikely to start against Ghana as Tuchel plans around Panama]()
Bukayo Saka unlikely to start against Ghana as Tuchel plans around Panama
Thomas Tuchel has hinted Bukayo Saka may be held back from starting against Ghana, while Harry Kane and Declan Rice are set to be available.
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![Thomas Tuchel England changes grow after Croatia win]()
Thomas Tuchel England changes grow after Croatia win
Thomas Tuchel said Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford have given him a selection headache after England's 4-2 win over Croatia.
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![Tuchel's bold substitution gamble transforms England at half-time]()
Tuchel's bold substitution gamble transforms England at half-time
Three substitutions at half-time shifted Bellingham to midfield. What followed was the tournament's best 10-15 minutes as England beat Croatia 4-2.
Thursday, 18 June 2026
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![Jude Bellingham gives England their edge as Tuchel’s message lands]()
Jude Bellingham gives England their edge as Tuchel’s message lands
Jude Bellingham scored in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia as Thomas Tuchel’s half-time message helped spark a freer second-half surge.
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![Tuchel backs Saka bench call after England's win over Croatia]()
Tuchel backs Saka bench call after England's win over Croatia
Thomas Tuchel explained why Bukayo Saka was benched for England's 4-2 win over Croatia, backing the selection call on Bellingham and his bench.
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![Jordan Pickford under pressure after Tuchel's England demands]()
Jordan Pickford under pressure after Tuchel's England demands
Jordan Pickford is under pressure after Thomas Tuchel's demands and a mixed Croatia display, with 2 of 10 long passes in the first half.
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![England vs Croatia analysis: Barry was right about the first half]()
England vs Croatia analysis: Barry was right about the first half
Anthony Barry's halftime verdict on England vs Croatia was backed by the data, with cautious possession and set-piece dependence in a 4-2 win.
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![Tuchel says England lost their way before recovering to beat Croatia 4-2]()
Tuchel says England lost their way before recovering to beat Croatia 4-2
Thomas Tuchel said England overthought the first half against Croatia before a 4-2 win, with Harry Kane's double and Declan Rice's exit central.
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![England vs Croatia: Tuchel's Bellingham call pays off]()
England vs Croatia: Tuchel's Bellingham call pays off
Thomas Tuchel’s call to start Jude Bellingham paid off as England beat Croatia 4-2, with Bellingham and Harry Kane driving the win.
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![Declan Rice injury scare eased after England's win over Croatia]()
Declan Rice injury scare eased after England's win over Croatia
Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice’s withdrawal against Croatia was precautionary, with Rice insisting he is all good and expects to face Ghana.
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![Jude Bellingham says the noise around him sharpens his England form]()
Jude Bellingham says the noise around him sharpens his England form
Jude Bellingham said his chip on his shoulder helps him focus after England’s 4-2 win over Croatia, where he scored and backed up Tuchel’s message.
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![England vs Croatia: Tuchel's half-time message changed the game]()
England vs Croatia: Tuchel's half-time message changed the game
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham say Thomas Tuchel's calm half-time speech helped England turn a 2-2 opener into a 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia.
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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![England’s big calls pay off in 4-2 Croatia win]()
England’s big calls pay off in 4-2 Croatia win
England beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener, with Harry Kane scoring twice, Jude Bellingham striking after the restart and the bench adding more.
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![Thomas Tuchel wanted England to stop protecting the result against Croatia]()
Thomas Tuchel wanted England to stop protecting the result against Croatia
Thomas Tuchel said England were too focused on protecting the result before their second-half surge against Croatia.
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![Harry Kane breaks World Cup penalty record after retake drama against Croatia]()
Harry Kane breaks World Cup penalty record after retake drama against Croatia
Harry Kane is the first player to score five World Cup penalties after a retake against Croatia, moving past Lionel Messi's previous mark of four.
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 |