England fan spends £40,000 house deposit on World Cup trip with father Jack Goodwin said his flights, hotels and tickets have all been booked up until the final on July 19. Evening Standard · Jul 1
‘Don’t start to doubt’: Tuchel warns England to be patient against defensive DR Congo Thomas Tuchel has warned that England will reach the glamorous part of the World Cup only if they remember not to panic when they face the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the last 32 The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
England and Tuchel prepare to go deep but know ignominy may lie in wait if they fail The shadow of Iceland 2016 is all the warning England should need not to take for granted a winnable-looking first knockout game of the tournament The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
England vs. DR Congo—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups The Three Lions have already come unstuck against African opposition at this summer’s tournament. Sports Illustrated · Jun 30
‘The things that connect us are fraying’: James Graham short film explores what it means to be English Ahead of England’s first knockout game of the World Cup, Love Letter to England celebrates what English people have in common The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
Thomas Tuchel issues Reece James and Jarrell Quansah injury updates ahead of England vs DR Congo Defensive pair have left Tuchel lacking fit right-backs Evening Standard · Jun 30
Australia face first stern test in final as they stroll past rest of T20 World Cup field The West Indies failed to show up in the semi-final allowing Australia to test their attack against either England or South Africa The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
Prince William Is Reportedly “Hunkering Down” With His Kids This Summer Instead of Attending the World Cup—Unless One Twist Happens "It's a really important summer for the Wales family." Marie Claire · Jun 30
How Jude Bellingham became England’s very un-English superstar WORLD CUP 2026: With parallels to Michael Jordan and an ‘attitude’ more recognisable in American athletes, Bellingham is carving his own path as a Black football superstar and England must learn to adapt, writes Miguel Delaney The Independent UK · Jun 30
England World Cup offer: Harry Kane 40/1 to have a shot vs DR Congo with Sky Bet Sky Bet have a special World Cup betting offer for England’s first knockout game against DR Congo Evening Standard · Jun 30
FIFA World Cup 2026 Today Match Schedule (1 July) India Time: USA vs Bosnia, Mexico vs Ecuador, England vs DR Congo and Belgium vs Senegal in Round of 32 Action FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule for 1 July: Football fever grips India as the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage heats up with three thrilling Round of 32 clashes on July 1st. Mexico faces Ecuador, England takes on DR Congo, and Belgium meets Senegal. All matches are do-or-die encounters,… The Economic Times · Jun 30
Tino Livramento undergoes surgery after heartbreaking World Cup withdrawal Newcastle United and England full-back Livramento was replaced by Trevoh Chalobah in the Three Lions squad FourFourTwo · Jun 30
Cadan Murley in line for England start against South Africa in Nations Championship The Harlequins wing, who started the final two games of the Six Nations for England, said: ‘I’m buzzing. If I get that opportunity I’ll be so excited’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
Australia knock West Indies out to reach Women's T20 World Cup final Australia is one step closer to a record seventh Women's T20 World Cup title after an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies. Beth Mooney's unbeaten 61 anchored the chase, supported by Ashleigh Gardner's all-round performance, including two wickets and 35 runs. The West Indies faltered after a strong start, setting… The Economic Times · Jun 30
Evening Standard · Jun 30 Declan Rice makes England penalty shootout admission ahead of first knockout tie Arsenal star says he is not afraid of taking a spot-kick - and neither are his England team-mates
Evening Standard · Jun 30 Declan Rice allays injury fears as England star issues World Cup latest Arsenal midfielder was forced to sit out final group match in major worry for Thomas Tuchel
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30 ‘We need to be ready for everything’: Declan Rice on DR Congo, advice for Anderson and penalties The England midfielder’s experience with Arsenal last season taught him the need to be patient against teams unwilling to attack, he tells David Hytner
FourFourTwo · Jun 30 Every remaining World Cup 2026 team's penalty shootout record World Cup games are routinely settled from the penalty spot. Which teams have the advantage of experience?
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30 ITV agrees deal for 2027 Rugby World Cup and sews up rights to England men ITV has agreed a deal for live rights to the 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup in a move that cements its position as the home of international rugby in the UK
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30 How has maternity and neonatal care in England failed? Amos review confirms patients received unacceptable care that led to stillbirths, serious injuries and maternal deaths
The Independent UK · Jun 30 Thomas Tuchel facing DR Congo selection crisis as two England stars miss training IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 30 Harry Brook responds to England Test captaincy speculation after Ben Stokes’ retirement IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 30 Reece James and Jarell Quansah miss England training on eve of DR Congo World Cup clash Thomas Tuchel has limited options at right-back for Wednesday’s clash with DR Congo
The Independent UK · Jun 30 Mystery surrounds England fan’s whereabouts after he vanished while travelling for World Cup Mr Hewitt said his brother was known to many as Leeds United super fan ‘Little Mick’
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30 Harry Brook says it ‘would be a privilege’ to succeed Stokes as England Test captain The England white-ball captain said: ‘If I got offered the [Test] job, I’d be happy to take it,’ before the first T20 against India on Wednesday