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
How to destroy a feelgood factor with a sad star-spangled World Cup response In today’s Football Daily: USA. USA. US … oh The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
England fans skip sleep for World Cup drama as thrilling win over Mexico smashes BBC viewing records England fans stayed up into the early hours to watch the Three Lions’ thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico The Independent UK · Jul 7
MP urges Fifa to delay England player's World Cup suspension after Trump intervention A LABOUR MP has written to Fifa requesting that England player Jarell Quansah’s suspension be rescinded until after the World Cup, days after… The National (Scotland) · Jul 7
Why England were BRILLIANT against Mexico with 10 men England are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup, but that isn’t the story. After losing Jarrel Quansah to a red card in the second half, Thomas Tuchel completely changed their set-up to defend, and Mexico could do nothing to avoid their historic 3-2 defeat. Adam Clery shows how… The Independent UK · Jul 7
Which England players are at risk of suspension? England have several key players walking a suspension tightrope against Norway FourFourTwo · Jul 7
John Stones fools Thomas Tuchel with fake injury before breaking into dance in viral video after Mexico win England defender John Stones tricked manager Thomas Tuchel during by pretending to be injured in the shoulder before suddenly breaking into a dance in a viral post-match video. The Independent UK · Jul 7
England brace for Norway clash after night in Mexico that could change everything Gutsy 3-2 victory at Estadio Azteca has potential to be transformative for Three Lions Evening Standard · Jul 7
Unexpected England weather advantage over Erling Haaland and Norway revealed All the talk ahead of England's trip to Mexico was about conditions being against them - but might they have the edge in Miami? FourFourTwo · Jul 7
USMNT Player Ratings vs. Belgium: Co-Hosts Suffer Embarrassing Failure The Stars and Stripes crashed out at the same stage as co-hosts Canada and Mexico. Sports Illustrated · 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
Every Team Eliminated From the 2026 World Cup Plenty of teams have already seen their World Cup journeys end in heartbreak. Sports Illustrated · Jul 6
Kemi Badenoch reveals whether she’d support a bank holiday if England win the World Cup When asked about a potential bank holiday, Ms Badenoch said the ‘private sector would still be working and the public sector would take the day off’ The Independent UK · Jul 6
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6 ‘Best host in the world’: Mexico keep spirits up after England heartbreak Despite ‘a setback that will hurt for eternity’, the co-hosts exit with heads held high after bringing pride, passion and soul to the tournament
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 John Stones on England’s World Cup clash with Erling Haaland’s Norway: ‘We know what they’ve got’ WORLD CUP 2026: The England defender, who just left Man City, will come up against his former teammate, Norway striker Haaland, on Saturday but England’s rearguard defensive performance against Mexico stands them in good stead going forward
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 ‘Everyone’s pumped up’: John Stones on the mentality helping England chase World Cup dream The long-serving centre-back came off the bench to help 10-man England preserve their lead against Mexico, and feels the entire squad is laser-focused on reaching the final
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
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6 ‘I got three hours’ sleep’: fans on watching England beat Mexico at the World Cup Football fans around the globe watched the match – with some of them missing out on a night’s sleep to tune in
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6 Keir Starmer intervened to oppose Fifa’s plan to move England kick-off time PM stepped in over proposal to shift World Cup match to an earlier time, amid concerns it would benefit Mexico
Evening Standard · Jul 6 World Cup final weather forecast: Will Spain vs Argentina final be delayed by storms, heat or smoke? Wildfire smoke causing chaos in New York as weather advisories issued
Latin Times · Jul 6 Mexico's Javier Aguirre Hopeful About the Future Despite Heartbreaking Loss to England: 'We Are on the Right Track' When asked what the future holds for the Mexican national team, Aguirre voiced his support for Márquez, whom he coached at two World Cups, in 2002 and 2010, and who has been part of his coaching staff since the start of Aguirre's third stint with Mexico in 2024.
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