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England and Tuchel take leaf out of Ramsey’s book with crossing tactics

England attempted 35 crosses in open play against the DRC, their most since their World Cup winning campaign

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

Are you watching, France? Spain breeze past Austria – and this is why they’re peaking at just the right time

Spain 3-0 Austria: Mikel Oyarzabal’s double and a first international goal for Pedro Porro secured a comfortable passage to the last 16 for the Spanish. And next up? Either Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal or Luka Modric’s Croatia

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Teams who've benefitted the most from World Cup hydration breaks – England aren't one!

Hydration breaks have been a big talking point at the World Cup, and some teams are using them better than others

FourFourTwo · Jul 2

Keir Starmer’s on the pitch, he thinks it’s all over … Well, it will be soon

Just before being kicked out of No 10, the PM is dreaming of lifting the World Cup for a nation – and political immortality

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

Man City Confirm Record-Breaking Elliot Anderson Transfer

The signing will not be finalized until the end of the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 2

How England just pulled off a HUGE comeback against DR Congo

England are through to the Round of 16 after a dramatic late comeback against DR Congo. But after going behind early, and again struggling to get on the scoresheet, how did they come up with the winning solution? Adam Clery looks at what Thomas Tuchel changes, and what he doesn't,…

The Independent UK · Jul 2

World Cup 2026: Emergency law allows pubs in London to stay open until 5am for England v Mexico game

Sir Keir Starmer announced the move after facing a barrage of calls to relax licensing laws

Evening Standard · Jul 2

England survive a Lionel M masterclass and roll on to the Azteca … just

In today’s Football Daily: Thomas Tuchel’s team dodge one thanks to Harry Kane

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

World Cup 2026: Belgium and England escape elimination against Senegal and DR Congo

We've now seen two of the most thrilling games at the World Cup so far, with tears of joy for some, and of sadness and shock for others. Senegal were four minutes away from securing a place in the Round of 16 before Belgium turned their 2-0 deficit around to…

France 24 · Jul 2

16.3 million people tune in to watch England beat DR Congo at World Cup

The figures were achieved on BBC One and iPlayer making it the biggest live audience of 2026 for the broadcaster.

Evening Standard · Jul 2