England
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Jude Bellingham is driving England's attack under Thomas Tuchel
Jude Bellingham has four goals in five World Cup games as England's higher role under Thomas Tuchel reshapes the attack around him and Harry Kane.
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England bank holiday talk grows, but Norway is still the hurdle
England bank holiday talk is growing, but Starmer only hinted at it if England win the World Cup. Norway are next in Saturday's quarter-final.
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Norway hotel move adds to disrupted England quarter-final build-up
Norway changed hotels before the England quarter-final after noise complaints and illness in camp, completing the move in two-and-a-half hours.
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England v Mexico pub hours row leaves councils with final say
England v Mexico kicks off at 1am on Monday, but ministers say pub hour relaxations do not cover it and councils must decide locally.
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England player ratings vs Mexico show Bellingham carried the biggest load
Jude Bellingham’s 9.2 rating led England’s 3-2 win over Mexico, with Harry Kane’s penalty and Jordan Pickford’s saves key after Quansah’s red card.
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England World Cup route is the toughest since records began
England's World Cup route could be the toughest on record, with DR Congo first and projected meetings with Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Spain.
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Declan Rice return boosts England but Tuchel still has a right-back problem
England vs DR Congo brings Declan Rice back into contention, but Thomas Tuchel still has a right-back problem before the last-32 tie.
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England beat Panama 2-0 as Bellingham and Kane seal Group L top spot
England beat Panama 2-0 as Jude Bellingham scored and Harry Kane became England's record World Cup scorer, sealing top spot in Group L.
Thursday, 13 August 2026
Monday, 10 August 2026
Friday, 7 August 2026
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Burnham questions FIFA and UEFA over England's World Cup hosting
Burnham questions whether FIFA excluded England from hosting the World Cup for 60 years, citing only 2 votes for the 2010 bid.
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England World Cup boycott threat remains after Gianni Infantino U-turn
UEFA says its boycott conditions have not been met after Gianni Infantino scrapped the private investment plan, while Andy Burnham renews his criticism of FIFA.
Thursday, 30 July 2026
Thursday, 23 July 2026
Monday, 20 July 2026
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Pickford on growth and the next generation after World Cup exit
Pickford finds meaning in inspiring the next generation after England's World Cup semi-final exit. At 32, his focus shifts from the loss to what the
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The man who never acted like a star: tributes to Kevin Keegan
Tributes to Kevin Keegan reveal why the double Ballon d'Or winner was beloved beyond his trophies. Peers remember his humility and warmth.
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Harry Kane Ballon d'Or case after 73-goal season
Harry Kane's 73 goals and eight assists across 65 appearances keep his Ballon d'Or case alive, but rivals have stronger trophy narratives.
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England vs France belonged to Bukayo Saka and Kylian Mbappé
England vs France ended 6-4 in the third-place match as Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick and Kylian Mbappé posted a 9.9 rating.
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Kylian Mbappé wins the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals
Kylian Mbappé won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals, became the first male player to win it twice, and reached 22 career goals.
Sunday, 19 July 2026
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 |