England
Sunday, 12 July 2026
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Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham spark a post-match row after England beat Norway
Tuchel called England lucky after the Norway win, Bellingham snapped back in his ITV interview, and Gary Neville backed the tension.
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England player ratings vs Norway show Bellingham carrying the night
England player ratings vs Norway were led by Jude Bellingham's brace in a 2-1 extra-time win, while Rice and Madueke drew 4/10 marks.
Saturday, 11 July 2026
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Norway vs England turned into a quarter-final ruled by controversy
Norway vs England ended 2-1 after extra time as VAR, a disputed cable touch and a ruled-out Norway goal drove the quarter-final story.
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Norway vs England: Kane foul claim backed by TV officials
Christina Unkel and Gary Neville both backed the referee after Norway's opener against England, saying Harry Kane was not fouled in the build-up.
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Dan Burn backed for England back three against Norway
Nicky Butt says Dan Burn suits England in a back three against Norway. Burn's Mexico cameo and his own comments support the case.
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Haaland puts pressure on England before Norway's Miami quarter-final
Haaland has 7 World Cup goals in 4 Norway games and says England should feel the pressure before Saturday's Miami quarter-final.
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England vs Norway preview after Shearer changes his mind
Alan Shearer has changed his mind about England’s World Cup chances after Mexico, with Norway next in Miami and Haaland in form.
Thursday, 9 July 2026
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England's unity is their shield against the fitness crisis
England fitness crisis ahead of Norway quarter-final: Rice, Guehi, and James in doubt. Squad unity becomes Tuchel's secret weapon.
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Haaland's mind games with England in World Cup quarter-final
Seven goals in four World Cup matches: Haaland positions Norway as underdogs against England in Saturday's quarter-final.
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Thomas Tuchel says England have heart, but Norway will test the defence
Thomas Tuchel says England have heart but are still overprotecting themselves in defence ahead of Norway, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham driving the
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England v Norway: Burn ready for Haaland test as players frame quarter-final battle
Dan Burn says he is ready for Erling Haaland as England face Norway, with Haaland on 7 World Cup goals and Rice praised by Martin Ødegaard.
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World Cup 2026 is building a serious case as an all-time classic
World Cup 2026 has 280 goals in 96 matches, 10 90th-minute winners and huge crowds, making a strong case as an all-time classic.
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Anthony Gordon says England's chemistry is driving his World Cup role
Anthony Gordon says England have the best team spirit he has known by a country mile, while his World Cup output and Kane advice stand out.
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
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England vs Norway: how to stop Erling Haaland
England face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final that hinges on Erling Haaland's 7 goals and Norway's compact 4-5-1 shape.
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Europe’s World Cup surge is real, but the slow start still explains the story
World Cup 2026 European teams now fill six of eight quarter-final spots after seven of the first 10 UEFA sides failed to win their openers.
Monday, 6 July 2026
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Bellingham's masterclass masks England's defensive chaos against Mexico
Bellingham's brace led England to a 3-2 victory over Mexico despite Henderson's injury and Quansah's early dismissal. The Three Lions advance amid
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John Stones backs England to handle Erling Haaland challenge
John Stones says England are ready for Erling Haaland and Norway after surviving Mexico with 10 men. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane did the damage.
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Jordan Henderson injury leaves England facing a difficult World Cup call
Jordan Henderson may need surgery after a wrist injury in England's 3-2 win over Mexico. Tuchel says it looks serious, and no replacement is allowed.
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Jordan Henderson injury ends World Cup run after celebrations in Mexico
Jordan Henderson's World Cup ended after a wrist injury during England's celebrations after a 3-2 win over Mexico. Tuchel said it looked bad.
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Thomas Tuchel’s chemistry problem for England
Thomas Tuchel wanted England to function as a team, but cohesion data shows the left side and key Kane links still are not clicking.
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 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 19 |
 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 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 19 |
 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 |