BIZARRE: 23 | Mind Blowing Facts

‘Emotional connection’: Wonderwall becomes England’s World Cup anthem

Oasis tune has been sung from Texas to Massachusetts and soon in Mexico City – and the players have joined in too

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4

Harry Kane is no William Shakespeare - this World Cup will end in an English tragedy

Harry Kane was compared to William Shakespeare this week - but the World Cup is destined to end in a tragedy for this imperfect England side.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4

Survival is key for England in epic test or it will be a Mexican wave goodbye

Azteca tie is one of those World Cup occasions that transcend sport – and Tuchel’s side face a challenge all about progress, not process

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4

England vs Mexico: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds today

Three Lions meet tournament co-hosts in blockbuster last-16 tie at the Estadio Azteca

Evening Standard · Jul 3

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE: Champions snatch dramatic extra-time win in World Cup classic

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (aet): Diney own goal from Romero header saved the reigning world champions deep into extra-time against the ultimate minnows

The Independent UK · Jul 3

England must beware Mexico’s dangerman – but this wildcard could light up the Azteca

England will return to the Estadio Azteca for the first time since being on the end of Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ - but could be dealt more World Cup heartbreak

The Independent UK · Jul 3

How Harry Kane transcended England to become the best footballer in the world

The Three Lions’ captain has had to work hard for global acclaim — but it was hard graft that made him the player he is

Evening Standard · Jul 3

Facing Mexico at the Azteca? Suddenly our expectations of England are unusually realistic

Thomas Tuchel’s side have problems aside from the altitude: defeat in a Mexican haze would be no embarrassment

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

England need tough guys to match the tough talk if they are to topple South Africa

George Martin’s return and Joe Heyes’ form can boost the visitors but Saturday’s match is the ultimate test in rugby

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

"I got so emotional, it brought back all the memories from 1990, and everything I did every single day went through my head – I couldn't sleep that night", Paul Gascoigne broke his habit of not watching football, and the emotions resurfaced

Paul Gascoigne wants Harry Kane to copy Gary Lineker example against Mexico

FourFourTwo · Jul 3