What is Erling Haaland goals record against England defenders Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi? England need to find a way to nullify the Norway striker in Saturday evening's World Cup quarter-final FourFourTwo · Jul 7
FIFA rejects Belgium challenge over Balogun eligibility, Trump hails red card U-turn FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the sport's disciplinary process amid international criticism. He stated FIFA's judicial bodies operate independently and autonomously from external influences. President Donald Trump praised FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card ban. European football body UEFA expressed disbelief and called the decision unprecedented… The Economic Times · Jul 7
Trump’s meddling is damaging football but England have made us believe again THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The national game has an unmatched ability to change the mood of millions, which is why we must condemn the outrageous World Cup meddling of the US president and his lackeys at Fifa The Independent UK · 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
FA consider Jarell Quansah red card appeal as England right-back crisis continues Bayer Leverkusen defender was dismissed for a reckless tackle on Jesus Gallardo Evening Standard · Jul 6
Trump’s intervention to overturn Balogun ban leaves England pondering Quansah appeal IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 6
England consider Jarell Quansah red card appeal after Fifa set Balogun precedent Quansah is set to miss the quarter-final against Norway but the ‘suspension’ of US striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban, after Donald Trump contacted Gianni Infantino, means the Three Lions could go down a similar route 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
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
More than 300,000 pupils estimated absent after England World Cup win Exclusive: Initial figures are yet to be confirmed by DfE, which said schools were ‘at the heart’ of the celebration The Guardian - UK · Jul 6
Burn’s blocks, Pickford’s punches: the data behind England’s defensive heroics While England conceded twice to Mexico and survived an Azteca siege, the numbers show a performance of true grit The Guardian - UK · Jul 6
Can England replace Jordan Henderson after freak injury? Jordan Henderson has been ruled out of England's World Cup campaign. FourFourTwo · Jul 6
Copa Independent | Why England’s Mexico triumph is one of their best-ever World Cup wins In the cauldron of the Azteca Stadium, England got it done. The Independent UK · Jul 6
‘Strange for Me’—England’s Thomas Tuchel Raises Concerns Over Folarin Balogun Case FIFA has risked opening a can of worms by suspending the USMNT striker’s red-card ban. Sports Illustrated · Jul 6
International Business Times UK · Jul 6 Jordan Henderson Injury Update: Thomas Tuchel Addresses England Star's Fitness After Injury Scare Jordan Henderson's World Cup future is uncertain after a serious wrist injury during England's win over Mexico. Manager Thomas Tuchel awaits further medical assessments to determine his availability.
FourFourTwo · Jul 6 Jordan Henderson injury latest as the midfielder prepares for surgery in Mexico England midfielder Jordan Henderson was injured during the post-Mexico win celebrations
Sports Illustrated · Jul 6 ‘Really Bad’—England Star’s World Cup Could Be Over After Freak Injury in Mexico Celebrations England’s dramatic 3–2 victory over Mexico ended on a sour note.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6 England’s altitude era defies history and encourages ‘another shot’ In today’s Football Daily: England advance to the GWC quarter-finals
Sports Illustrated · Jul 6 Thomas Tuchel Goes Full Bruce Lee in England World Cup Win for the Ages A bonkers affair at the Estadio Azteca demonstrated the extremes of Thomas Tuchel’s style of management (or lack thereof).
Evening Standard · Jul 6 How many games will Jarell Quansah miss after red card against Mexico? Defender is set for ban after last-16 dismissal
Evening Standard · Jul 6 How England vs Mexico thriller unfolded: 10 key moments that defined famous World Cup win Dramatic triumph at the Estadio Azteca will go down as one of the Three Lions’ greatest-ever victories
Evening Standard · Jul 6 Could Jarell Quansah's red card be suspended after shock Folarin Balogun decision? England given fresh hope ahead of World Cup quarter-final clash after FIFA controversy
FourFourTwo · Jul 6 England's route to the World Cup final The World Cup final is now in sight for England after overcoming Mexico
The Independent UK · Jul 6 Uefa claims Fifa ‘crossed a red line’ after ‘unjustifiable’ decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s ban Uefa has hit out at Fifa’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban
The Independent UK · Jul 6 Sepp Blatter accuses Fifa of bowing to political pressure over Folarin Balogun red card decision Sepp Blatter has hit out at the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban