Starmer Plans Bank Holiday If England Win World Cup
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce a bank holiday if England lift the trophy on 19 July. The Three Lions face Norway in the quarter-finals on Saturday.
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World Cup 2026: 19 Players One Booking From Semi-Final Ban
Nineteen players risk missing a potential World Cup semi-final if cautioned in the quarter-finals, while England’s Jarell Quansah is already suspended for his side’s clash with Norway.
World Cup quarter-finals: The stats defining the last eight
Opta data reveals contrasting strengths among the World Cup quarter-finalists, with France, Spain, Argentina and England leading the favourites while Morocco tops the intensity charts.
James Fitness Doubt Compounds England Defensive Crisis Ahead of Norway Quarter-Final
Reece James remains a serious doubt for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway after missing training again. The right-back has not featured since injuring his hamstring in the group stage, while Jarell Quansah is suspended.
England record most World Cup crosses since 1966 in DR Congo comeback
Thomas Tuchel’s England delivered 35 open-play crosses against DR Congo, their most in a World Cup match since 1966, as they secured their first comeback victory in the tournament for 60 years.
Bellingham brace fires England past Mexico in World Cup last 16
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England defeated Mexico to reach the quarter-finals. The Real Madrid midfielder has now netted four times in five matches at the tournament.
Mexico 2-3 England Analysis: Bellingham’s Double, Quansah’s Red Card and Tuchel’s Azteca Survival
England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday evening to secure a place in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage bracket quarter-finals, surviving over 35 minutes with ten men after Jarell Quansah’s red card. Jude Bellingham scored twice in the first half to capitalize on Mexico’s high defensive line, before Harry Kane converted a penalty following Anthony Gordon’s foul by goalkeeper Raúl Rangel. Mexico rallied late through Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez after the 54th-minute dismissal forced Thomas Tuchel into a defensive reshuffle, but England held on to set up a last-eight clash with Norway.
Mexico exit World Cup but earn plaudits as ‘best host’ after England thriller
Mexico’s World Cup journey concluded with a last-16 defeat to England, yet president Claudia Sheinbaum has hailed the co-hosts as the ‘best host in the world’ following memorable scenes across the nation’s three tournament venues.
Jordan Henderson ruled out of World Cup with broken wrist after celebration fall
The Brentford midfielder suffered the injury after falling over an advertising board while celebrating England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico in the last 16.
Haaland carries scoring form into Norway’s World Cup quarter-final with England
Erling Haaland arrives in Miami with momentum after his double defeated Brazil, as Norway prepare for a World Cup quarter-final against England in extreme heat.