England secured top spot in World Cup Group L with victory over Panama in New Jersey. Jude Bellingham and record-breaking Harry Kane scored in a controlled display.
Three decades after England’s penalty shootout loss to Germany in the Euro 1996 semi-final, the memories of 26 June 1996 remain vivid for a generation of fans who witnessed the heartbreak at Wembley.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to score at six World Cups with a brace against Uzbekistan, while England were frustrated in a goalless draw with Ghana.
England controlled 78.8% possession but lacked cutting edge against Carlos Queiroz’s compact Ghana defense, resulting in a 0-0 Group L draw that leaves both teams on four points and well-positioned for the Round of 32 in the expanded 2026 World Cup format.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has criticised mandatory hydration breaks at the World Cup, arguing they disrupt the momentum and identity of matches. The Three Lions face Ghana in Boston on Tuesday.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has criticised mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, describing them as disruptive to match momentum ahead of the Group L fixture against Ghana in Boston.
England secured first place in World Cup Group L despite a goalless draw with Ghana, while Croatia’s 2-1 victory over the Black Stars confirmed both teams’ passage to the knockout rounds.
Thomas Tuchel’s England began their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia, implementing a system-first approach that saw Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold omitted from the squad.
Thomas Tuchel praised Harry Kane’s defensive commitment and Jude Bellingham’s teamwork after England began their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas.
Thomas Tuchel has named England’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Harry Kane as captain. The squad includes Jordan Pickford, Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins, and will compete in the tournament hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.