From around the league
Thursday, 18 June 2026
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Netherlands vs Sweden preview: Depay, Isak and Gyökeres are the real story
Netherlands v Sweden preview: Memphis Depay has 24 World Cup minutes, while Sweden may keep the Isak-Gyokeres pairing after a 5-1 opener.
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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
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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Czech Republic vs South Africa: Mokoena rescues a draw after early Czech lead
Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty earned South Africa a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic after Michal Sadílek’s sixth-minute opener.
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Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina line-ups show a tight Group B contest
Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina meet in Group B at the 2026 World Cup, with five Serie A stars starting and both sides level after opening 1-1 draws.
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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 goal song Chase the Sun is already the World Cup's loudest soundtrack
England's Chase the Sun was played four times in a 4-2 win over Croatia. FIFA's 2026 rules let all 48 nations choose goal songs.
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John McGinn’s goggles story turns Scotland’s World Cup opener into something bigger
John McGinn explains the goggles celebration after Scotland’s 1-0 win over Haiti, tying it to nephew Jack’s eyesight and goggles.
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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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Scotland vs Morocco selection debate centres on shape, Christie and McKenna
Scotland's selection calls for Morocco are under scrutiny, with pundits backing a shape change, Ryan Christie’s return and Scott McKenna in contention.
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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
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
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 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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Thomas Tuchel's calm half-time reset changed England against Croatia
Thomas Tuchel's calm half-time team-talk helped England turn a 2-2 game into a 4-2 win over Croatia in their World Cup opener.
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Czech Republic vs South Africa preview: Mofokeng faces the biggest test yet
South Africa’s World Cup survival hinges on Relebohile Mofokeng after Themba Zwane’s three-match suspension, with Czech Republic and Patrik Schick posing
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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 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 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 is the first player to score five World Cup penalties after a retake against Croatia, moving past Lionel Messi's previous mark of four.