England fans have their say on World Cup chances after ‘unexciting’ Panama win IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 28
‘You can sense a buzz’: Why Wimbledon’s World Cup rule won’t stop ‘football fever’ 17 World Cup matches will take place during play at Wimbledon, including England’s last-32 clash with DR Congo this afternoon The Independent UK · Jun 28
13.76 million tune in to watch England beat Panama in the World Cup England's men's national football team secured the top spot in their World Cup group with a 2-0 victory over Panama. The match garnered a peak viewership of 13.76 million across ITV, STV, ITVX, and STV Player, achieving an 80% share of TV viewing. Jude Bellingham scored the first goal, followed… The Independent UK · Jun 28
13.76 million viewers tune in to watch England beat Panama in the World Cup The men’s national football team secured the top spot in their group with a 2-0 victory over Panama on Saturday night. Evening Standard · Jun 28
Thomas Tuchel admits key England worry before World Cup knockout stage begins Three Lions have an obvious problem before they face DR Congo in the round of 32 on Wednesday Evening Standard · Jun 28
2026 World Cup Golden Boot Race Is Shaping Up to Be the Best in History The world’s biggest names have all showed up in the early stages of this summer’s tournament. Sports Illustrated · Jun 28
Shoaib Bashir gives England hope but New Zealand lead grows in series decider Bashir dismissed Rachin Ravindra for 94. The Independent UK · Jun 28
World Cup 2026 : 215 goals in record breaking group stage Austria and Algeria went down to the wire in a match full of drama. Austria's last-minute goal means both teams are through to the next round. Celebrations are also due for the Democratic Republic of Congo who have qualified for the first time in their history, thanks to their 3-1… France 24 · Jun 28
Supercomputer Predicts 2026 World Cup Winner After Group Stage Concludes Just 32 teams remain in the 2026 World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Jun 28
‘British food will disappear’: trade deal after Brexit is hitting UK farmers hard Home-grown food may become a niche product for the wealthy in our supermarkets as British farmers’ incomes plummet The Guardian - UK · Jun 28
Inside Steve Clarke exit: Emotional chat, Mulholland missed chance and what's next Clarke was one of Scotland's best statistically but his side's joyless World Cup showing was the final nail in the coffin after seven… The National (Scotland) · Jun 28
‘When I look at Raheem Sterling, the amount of tap-ins he scored, just because he was in that position, that’s something I really look up to’ How Jeremy Doku has been inspired by the former England man The Belgian winger is looking to a former Manchester City man for inspiration FourFourTwo · Jun 28
England v New Zealand: Ben Stokes’ retirement announced during day four – as it happened Ben Stokes announced his England retirement, took a wicket and opened the batting – but New Zealand ended the day close to sealing victory The Guardian - UK · Jun 28
Heatwave ends as Met Office removes extreme heat warnings and forecasts rain Temperatures will return to June averages next week following record-breaking heat The Independent UK · Jun 28
The Guardian - US · Jun 28 World Cup 2026 power rankings: France still kings but who has climbed 26 places? From Algeria to Uzbekistan, we assess the standing of the 48 nations after the group stage of the tournament
The Independent UK · Jun 28 Thomas Tuchel gives England injury update in ‘tight race’ for DR Congo England manager Thomas Tuchel has expressed concern over the team's right-back situation ahead of the World Cup knockout stage. First-choice right-back Reece James is battling a hamstring injury, while his replacement Jarell Quansah limped off with an ankle twist during the 2-0 victory against Panama. Quansah's injury adds to existing…
Evening Standard · Jun 28 Who England will face in World Cup last 32 as opponents confirmed Three Lions through to knockout phase as Group L winners after 2-0 win over Panama
The Independent UK · Jun 28 England remain dysfunctional but a new Jude Bellingham threat gives World Cup hope The England midfielder took over the nervy game against Panama in the second half with a goal and an assist to underline his worth and versatility to Thomas Tuchel
Euronews · Jun 28 England top World Cup group as Messi scores again for Argentina Croatia finished second in Group L after securing a 2-1 win over Ghana on Saturday, with goals for Nikola Vlasic and Petar Sučić.
The Economic Times · Jun 28 FIFA World Cup 2026 current standings: Argentina, France, Mexico and Brazil top groups as Round of 32 begins from tomorrow; Check full knockout fixtures The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage has concluded, with 12 teams, including powerhouses like Brazil, Germany, and Argentina, securing top spots. Mexico and France achieved perfect nine-point records. Several traditional giants and emerging nations have advanced to the expanded 32-team knockout round, promising an exciting conclusion to the tournament.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 28 Croatia outmuscle Ghana to take second place in Group L as England beat Panama Croatia saw off Ghana 2-1 on Saturday night at the Philadelphia Stadium to claim the runners-up spot in Group L behind England who overcame Panama 2-0 in New Jersey.
The Independent UK · Jun 28 Yoane Wissa underlines threat as DR Congo set up England clash at World Cup DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan: The African side came from behind to progress to the round of 32
Bangkok Post · Jun 28 Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with England ATLANTA - Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history on Saturday.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28 Jude Bellingham bends another day to his will after Panama stifle England A joyless England display, football’s equivalent of assembling a wardrobe, was rescued by the No 10
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28 ‘We will step up’: Thomas Tuchel feels England will thrive in World Cup knockouts Thomas Tuchel believes England will rise to the occasion in the knockouts, saying: ‘The bigger the games get, the bigger we will get’