England
Friday, 3 July 2026
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Thomas Tuchel Djed Spence debate turns on England man-management
John Terry has questioned Thomas Tuchel's treatment of Djed Spence, while Fabian Hurzeler says the England boss is coaching, not bullying.
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Thomas Tuchel's Trent Alexander-Arnold call leaves England under pressure
Thomas Tuchel has left Trent Alexander-Arnold out of England's World Cup squad again, despite criticism and a growing right-back debate.
Thursday, 2 July 2026
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England vs Mexico: altitude and selection could decide the last-16 tie
England face Mexico at the Azteca, 7,200ft up and after only two days in Mexico City, with selection calls and Kane also under scrutiny.
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Thomas Tuchel, Mexico and the Azteca return
Thomas Tuchel has framed England's trip to Mexico as a history-heavy return to the Azteca, with altitude and Declan Rice's pain shaping it.
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England vs Mexico: Konsa backs upset at the Azteca
Ezri Konsa says England are ready for Mexico's altitude, crowd and 8-0 World Cup run as they target an upset at the Estadio Azteca.
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Noni Madueke backed to start for England against Mexico
Gary Neville and Ian Wright backed Noni Madueke to start for England against Mexico, with Tuchel's selection call and Saka debate still open.
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England Mexico tickets climb to £2,622 on FIFA resale site
England Mexico tickets start at £2,622 on FIFA’s resale site, with the most expensive seat listed above £24,000 and supply rising fast.
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England vs Mexico: Tuchel asks children to watch the 1am kick-off
Tuchel has urged parents to let children stay up for England's 1am World Cup clash with Mexico, while Kane warns of the Azteca's altitude.
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Thomas Tuchel reveals Anthony Barry's idea behind Rice's right-back switch
Thomas Tuchel said Anthony Barry came up with Declan Rice's late right-back switch, and Rice called the 12-minute stint his hardest spell.
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Sebastien Desabre learns of his father’s death after England defeat
Sebastien Desabre’s post-match press conference after Congo DR’s 2-1 defeat to England turned emotional when his father’s death was announced.
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England vs Congo DR: Kane scores twice as right side draws scrutiny
Harry Kane scored twice as England beat Congo DR 2-1, with Declan Rice moved to right-back and Noni Madueke facing sharp criticism.
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England's press gave Mexico a warning despite the Congo DR win
England beat Congo DR 2-1, but Desabre's 4-4-2 exposed Tuchel's press and offered Mexico a clear route into the last-16 tie.
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Mexico vs England preview as Aguirre backs home support
Mexico have four straight World Cup matches without conceding, and Javier Aguirre says home support has driven the run before England.
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
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DR Congo tactics vs England: Desabre's four-back gamble nearly paid off
Sebastien Desabre's four-back gamble and wide-forward setup nearly stunned England, with Brian Cipenga scoring early and DR Congo leading until the 75th minute.
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England bench turns Congo DR comeback into a World Cup blueprint
Anthony Gordon's two assists and Harry Kane's brace turned England's comeback over Congo DR into a World Cup blueprint built on bench strength.
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Harry Kane tells England to enjoy comeback, then reset for Mexico
Harry Kane told England to enjoy their 2-1 comeback over Congo DR after scoring twice and moving to five World Cup goals.
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England vs Congo DR showed Thomas Tuchel where the real questions are
England beat Congo DR 2-1, but Tuchel's biggest lessons came from Madueke, Spence and the Rice-Bellingham-Anderson midfield.
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Jordan Pickford criticism and the Kane penalty row after England beat Congo DR
Joe Hart and Alan Shearer criticised Jordan Pickford after Brian Cipenga’s opener, while VAR upheld no penalty for Harry Kane in England’s 2-1 win.
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England vs Congo DR: Robinson questions England’s body language
Paul Robinson criticised England’s body language as Congo DR scored in seven minutes, with Tuchel’s right-back choices and crowd boos adding pressure.
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England vs Congo DR: Tuchel backs Saka to finish the game
Tuchel said Bukayo Saka will finish England’s match against Congo DR, while Reece James and Jarell Quansah are out and England reshuffle.
Groups
Group A
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mexico | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
 South Africa | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
 South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
 Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Group B
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Switzerland | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
 Canada | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Group E
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Germany | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 7 |
 Ivory Coast | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
 Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
 Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Group F
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
 Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
 Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Group G
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
 Egypt | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
 Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
Group H
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
 Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
 Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
 Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
Group K
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colombia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 11 |
 Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
 Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
 Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
Group Stage
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
 Norway | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 12 |
| Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
 Brazil | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 10 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
 Croatia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
 Paraguay | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 5 |
| Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
 Ghana | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Austria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Algeria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
 Senegal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
 Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
 Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
| Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
| Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
 Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
 Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
 Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |