The Best Performance of the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 England produced one of its all-time great World Cup results at the iconic Azteca. Sports Illustrated · Jul 8
World Cup 2026 team power rankings: England on the rise as last eight are set We assess the teams who played in the tournament’s last 16 before the next round of games begins The Guardian - US · Jul 8
Anthony Gordon hails ‘amazing’ England World Cup team spirit and reveals advice from Harry Kane Gordon starred against Mexico, winning the match-winning penalty that was converted by Harry Kane The Independent UK · Jul 8
I played football in Harry Kane’s World Cup boots – here’s what happened 4.5/5 There are two people called Harry in this piece, and one of them is significantly better at football than the other The Independent UK · Jul 8
Why Jude Bellingham’s world is bigger than most of us can understand The prodigy who has it all has ambitions to play James Bond but for the time being he is more reminiscent of Novak Djokovic The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
England’s World Cup win over Mexico breaks viewing records across BBC Audience of 9.1 million watch 2am BST kick-off live and on iPlayer with 48m requests for digital content on Monday The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
Was Harry Kane booked against Mexico? Harry Kane appeared to receive a yellow card after conceding a penalty in the last-16 clash FourFourTwo · Jul 7
Peak TV audience of 9.1 million for England’s World Cup win over Mexico Despite the one-hour long delayed kick off leading to a 2am start in the UK, the game was watched by an average of 7.8 million. Evening Standard · Jul 7
'He said maybe' Liam Gallagher makes England Wonderwall World Cup final pledge Oasis' frontman made a promise of sorts after England beat Mexico in the last 16 FourFourTwo · Jul 7
Which England players are at risk of suspension? England have several key players walking a suspension tightrope against Norway FourFourTwo · Jul 7
Who is Adham Makhadmeh? The referee for USA vs Belgium USA vs Belgium is a battle of over and underachievers, but who is the referee? FourFourTwo · Jul 7
Harry Kane breaks silence on 'all-timer' viral interview after 'perfect' England win over Mexico Three Lions’ captain gave hilarious post-match debrief after losing voice celebrating win at Estadio Azteca Evening Standard · Jul 6
Trump’s meddling is damaging football but England have made us believe again THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The national game has an unmatched ability to change the mood of millions, which is why we must condemn the outrageous World Cup meddling of the US president and his lackeys at Fifa The Independent UK · Jul 6
International Business Times UK · Jul 6 Royal Seal of Approval: William and Kate Hail Harry Kane as England Reach World Cup Quarter Finals Prince William and Kate praised England's World Cup team after their 3-2 victory over Mexico, securing a quarter-final spot. Harry Kane's record-breaking performance and Jude Bellingham's historic achievements were highlighted.
The Independent UK · Jul 6 Oasis’ Wonderwall gains 300% spike in listeners after England’s World Cup win over Mexico The rock band’s hit track has become an unofficial anthem of England’s tournament, with the team lining up to sing it back to fans after victories
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6 Tuchel claims World Cup refereeing ‘not good enough’ but says England have belief to go all the way Thomas Tuchel called the standard of refereeing at the World Cup unreliable and erratic as he insisted England are capable of going all the way
Evening Standard · Jul 6 What time do England play Norway at World Cup on Saturday? Three Lions out to stop Erling Haaland in quarter-final showdown at Miami Stadium
The Guardian - US · Jul 6 The stutter-step penalty is widely reviled but it’s here to stay Brazil’s exit revived debate over the stutter-step penalty, a Brazilian innovation that remains one of football’s most daring and divisive techniques
The National (Scotland) · Jul 6 Keir Starmer ‘stepped in to stop FIFA bringing forward England-Mexico kick-off' KEIR Starmer personally stepped in to stop FIFA from bringing forward the kick-off for the England vs Mexico game ...
The Guardian - US · Jul 6 Trump confirms he asked Infantino for review of Folarin Balogun red card Donald Trump says he personally asked Fifa to review Folarin Balogun’s red card, insisting he did not pressure officials to overturn the suspension
FourFourTwo · Jul 6 Jordan Henderson injury latest as the midfielder prepares for surgery in Mexico England midfielder Jordan Henderson was injured during the post-Mexico win celebrations
BANG Premier · Jul 6 Liam Gallagher mocks England captain after squeaky interview Harry Kane joined teammates belting out the tune after England beat Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup in the early hours of Monday morning (5Jul26).
Evening Standard · Jul 6 Pubs answer late-night call as England fans toast World Cup white knuckle ride Supporters had plenty of hydration breaks, or perhaps something stronger, as England and Mexico put them through the wringer in a 3-2 thriller.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 6 Thomas Tuchel Goes Full Bruce Lee in England World Cup Win for the Ages A bonkers affair at the Estadio Azteca demonstrated the extremes of Thomas Tuchel’s style of management (or lack thereof).