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Football Extra: England survive almighty scare – but their next challenge will be even tougher
The knockout phase always changes the tempo but it has been a joy to see the likes of Japan, DR Congo and Paraguay pushing the more established football nations to the brink – and sometimes beyond. England beat a courageous DR Congo in the end, despite the heroics of goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi, who was outstanding. It was a brilliant game that had everything: the drama of a lively underdog going ahead and almost going two up – what if Yoane Wissa had not hit the post from close range?
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The i Paper
· Jul 8, 2026
Bank holiday planned if England win the World Cup
The Prime Minister has signalled there might be one for England if the team manages to achieve the unimaginable
Football | Mail Online
· Jul 1, 2026
England have been fortunate so far at this World Cup... tonight they must play like Thomas Tuchel told us they would and make their big move, writes IAN LADYMAN
England have been fortunate so far at this World Cup... tonight they must play like Thomas Tuchel told us they would and make their big move, writes IAN LADYMAN
FOX Sports Digital
· Jul 1, 2026
Who Is England's Next World Cup Opponent?
Who will England face in the round of 16? Here's what to know, including its potential path to the final.
India TV News
· Jul 1, 2026
India vs England live streaming details, check when and where to watch matches on TV, online?
India and England are all set to lock horns against each other in a five-match T20I series, as eyes are glued on the Men in Blue on how they can bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Ireland. The two-time defending champions were stunned by the Irish side, which failed to get out of the group stage of the recently concluded T20 World Cup. The England series will serve as a much sterner test for Shreyas Iyer and his men.
JOE.co.uk
· Jun 26, 2026
England’s nightmare route to World Cup final
Sounds like squeaky bum time Following the goalless draw in group fixture two against Ghana, England has a potential “nightmare” World Cup run in the knockout stages. While the draw wasn’t a terrible result in itself, Thomas Tuchel’s side may now have a much trickier knockout stage ahead. The Three Lions still have high chances []
SkySports
England's latest chances of World Cup glory revealed
England's latest chances of World Cup glory revealed
Sports Mole
· Jul 10, 2026
Norway vs. England: Defender who out-performed Three Lions stars in Premier League the surprise threat in World Cup quarter-final
While England will naturally be most concerned with the threat of Erling Haaland in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, the Three Lions cannot afford to ignore a surprise threat offered by the Scandinavian nation.
Metro
· Jun 23, 2026
What England need to do to qualify for the World Cup knockouts and who they could play in the Round of 32
What England need to do to qualify for the World Cup knockouts and who they could play in the Round of 32
New Musical Express
· Jul 10, 2026
Ellie Goulding to perform at half-time of England vs Norway World Cup quarter-final: “Anything could happen”
I already know the boys will make England proud, it’s coming home” The post Ellie Goulding to perform at half-time of England vs Norway World Cup quarter-final: “Anything could happen” appeared first on NME.
Football365
· Jul 6, 2026
England player ratings as Pickford, Bellingham and subs shine in ludicrous win over Mexico
England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after a genuinely absurd 3-2 win over Mexico in which Jude Bellingham and Jordan Pickford starred.
Football Today
· Jul 11, 2026
Triple injury boost for England ahead of World Cup quarter-final vs Norway
England have received a triple injury boost ahead of their World Cup quarter-final tie against Norway on Saturday. There were concerns about the availability of Reece James, Declan Rice, and Marc Gue...
Football | The Guardian
· Jun 27, 2026
Bellingham and Kane strike as England seal top spot with World Cup win over Panama
England are not going to win the World Cup playing like this. They will not get very far in the knockout rounds unless they can sharpen up. But at least they have made it into them, the dream still alive, after they secured top spot in Group L on a slow-burn occasion when the result meant everything.Thomas Tuchel needed to restore momentum after the bore draw against Ghana in game two, to rekindle the excitement from the opening game against Croatia, which England won 4-2. The manager wanted to prove a point. It did not really happen and for the opening 45 minutes it was even possible to fear the worst. Were England going to fail to prise apart another obdurate opponent? Continue reading...
Vanguard News
· Jul 11, 2026
Declan Rice, Guehi, James train ahead of Norway World Cup clash
England received a boost on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway after Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday. The post Declan Rice, Guehi, James train ahead of Norway World Cup clash appeared first on Vanguard News.
OneFootball
· Jul 12, 2026
😂 Cup on social media: Neymar revenge, Haaland, Bellingham
England struggled, but advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by beating Norway 2-1 in comeback fashion, in extra time, this Saturday (11).Besides the drama until the end, which has bee...
BBC
· Jul 4, 2026
Where to catch your EFL players in the round of 16
Into the round of 16 we go at the World Cup and we still have some English Football League stars searching for international glory.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 11, 2026
England trio ready for Norway WC clash
MIAMI (United States) — England received a boost on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway after Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training. James has missed the last three games after picking up a hamstring injury, causing coach Thomas Tuchel a headache at right-back given his lack of [] The post England trio ready for Norway WC clash appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Daily Mail
· Jul 11, 2026
Revealed: The four England stars at risk of suspension for World Cup semi-final ahead of Norway clash
Revealed: The four England stars at risk of suspension for World Cup semi-final ahead of Norway clash
TRT World
· Jul 11, 2026
England eye World Cup semis against history-making Norway
England are one step away from the World Cup semi-finals, but first they must overcome a Norway side enjoying their best-ever run. Erkin Kabul reports from Miami ahead of the quarter-final showdown.
The West Australian
· Jul 12, 2026
Jude Bellingham the hero as England advance to semi-finals
Jude Bellingham was the hero as England advanced to the semifinals as they look to end their infamous trophy drought at the World Cup.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 26, 2026
World Cup: Alan Shearer names starting XI that’ll win tournament for England
Former England striker, Alan Shearer, has selected his ideal Three Lions XI that could potentially win the 2026 World Cup tournament. England is regarded as one of the frontrunners for the title. The back-to-back UEFA EURO runners-up boast a talented squad, guided by German coach Thomas Tuchel. They commenced their campaign positively with a 4-2 [] World Cup: Alan Shearer names starting XI that’ll win tournament for England
The Independent
· Jul 11, 2026
England v Norway: Everything you need to know including TV channel and injury news
England will face Norway tonight in a crunch quarter-final after their tense but thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico. Thomas Tuchel was handed a fitness boost after Guehi, who had been nursing a hamstring strain picked up at the Estadio Azteca, and Rice, who previously had fitness and illness concerns, both returned to training on Friday. The Three Lions will be under threat from Golden Boot-chasing Erling Haaland, Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard and the electric Antonio Nus, with several of the Norway squad are shaking off a virus.
Toronto Sun
· Jul 12, 2026
Jude Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis
Will play Wednesday for chance to reach first final in 60 years
The Standard
· Jun 24, 2026
World Cup 2026: Have England qualified for knockout phase?
England’s final ranking in Group L is still to be determined
The Namibian
· Jul 9, 2026
Haaland relishing ‘special’ World Cup showdown with England
Erling Haaland said facing England, the land of his birth, in the World Cup quarter-finals is extra special as the aims to extend Norway’s historic run into the last four. In his first major international tournament the Manchester City striker has propelled his country to the last eight by scoring seven times in four appearances, [] The post Haaland relishing ‘special’ World Cup showdown with England appeared first on The Namibian.
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