Forget Messi & Co., because this is Erling Haaland's World Cup - ESPN
BOSTON — Had things been different, Erling Haaland could have been lining up for England against Norway in Miami on Saturday rather than the other way around.
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Declan Rice says ‘best England group’ since 1966 close to ending wait for title
Declan Rice is convinced “the best England group for a very long time” is close to ending the nation’s wait for glory after a thrilling conclusion to their World Cup campaign.
2026 World Cup Golden Boot tracker: Will Messi or Mbappé score the most goals? - ESPN
After 102 games, the World Cup Golden Boot comes down to two predictable names: Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.
Tuchel under fire but England undone by more than manager's tactics
July 16 : Thomas Tuchel was hailed as England's best chance to win the World Cup but after another failure the German has faced a barrage of criticism in the aftermath of their semi-final defeat by Argentina, though his tactics were not the only reason.
Thomas Tuchel: England’s World Cup mastermind
ATLANTA: Thomas Tuchel was hired by England as head coach with a simple brief: win the 2026 World Cup. So far, so good as they prepare to take on Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the semifinals. The German has overseen a largely happy camp, dancing with his players in the dressing room in Mexico City after their battling win against the co-hosts. But his tone changed following Saturday’s 2-1 quarter-final victory over Norway, when he described his team as “lucky.” “The result is fantastic. The last four is amazing, but I’m not happy with the performance,” he said. That downbeat assessment drew a stinging retort from midfielder Jude Bellingham, who scored twice as England came from behind. “Whatever, whatever,” said the Real Madrid midfielder after a gruelling 120 minutes in the searing Miami heat. The pair have a complicated history, but the exchange was a stark reminder that Tuchel will not shy away from speaking his mind. The 52-year-old will not care that he has riled Bellingham, who has scored six goals and once again proved himself to be England’s man for the big moment. The Football Association knew who it was getting when it hired the former Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss to replace Gareth Southgate in 2024. Southgate had reshaped the team during his largely successful tenure, breaking down barriers between players from rival clubs and forging a cohesive unit. But his team never got over the line — defeated in the semifinals and quarter-finals at the World Cup and twice losing in the final of the Euros.
Skuad Inggris Akur, Tak Seperti Pemberitaan di Luar Sana
Harry Kane membantah adanya friksi di dalam Timnas Inggris menyusul perbedaan pendapat antara manajer Thomas Tuchel dan Jude Bellingham usai laga perempat final Piala Dunia 2026 melawan Norwegia. Kapten The Three Lions itu justru menegaskan skuadnya kondusif dan akur.
Tuchel and Garcia test World Cup's last frontier as national identity gives way to a global game
ATLANTA, July 8 : International football has long resisted the foreign coach, especially the major nations who view the World Cup as an expression of national identity, but with Thomas Tuchel's England and Rudi Garcia's Belgium reaching the quarter-finals, the old taboo is being tested again.
Rice: Inggris Sedang Punya Eksekutor Penalti Terbaiknya
Declan Rice menyebut Inggris siap jika harus menghadapi adu penalti di fase knockout Piala Dunia 2026. Rice menyebut Inggris saat ini punya para penendang penalti terbaik.