England
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
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Cedric Bakambu or Fiston Mayele: Congo DR's biggest call before England
Cedric Bakambu, 35, is still searching for his first World Cup goal as Congo DR weigh Fiston Mayele after his key strike against Uzbekistan.
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England vs Congo DR: Tuchel's defensive problem
Thomas Tuchel says England's danger zone is the back four before Congo DR, with James and Quansah missing and Djed Spence the last right-back.
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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'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
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 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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England vs Panama showed why Jude Bellingham is driving this England team
England vs Panama ended 2-0 as Jude Bellingham scored and assisted, and Harry Kane's 11th World Cup goal sent England top of Group L.
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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 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
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
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 starred with a goal and assist as England beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L, while Harry Kane reached 11 World Cup goals.
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 |