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• Reece James doubtful for England’s crunch World Cup clash with Mexico

  05-07-2026 07:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reece James doubtful for England’s crunch World Cup clash with MexicoManager Thomas Tuchel continues to sweat over the fitness of Reece James ahead of England’s daunting test against co-hosts Mexico. James missed the Three Lions’ final training session and is a doubt for Monday’s crucial game at the Estadio Azteca, per BBC Sport.  The Chelsea star hasn’t been involved in the last two matches after sustaining a hamstring injury during the goalless draw
  
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• World Cup What to Watch: USMNT faces Belgium; Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal take on Spain in Round of 16

  06-07-2026 06:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup continues on Monday as United States looks to advance out of the Round of 16.Here's what you need to know for Day 26 of the World Cup.Portugal vs. SpainMonday, July 6 | 3 p.m. ET | Dallas | TV: FoxOdds to advance: Portugal (+184), Spain (-230)For the second straight summer, the Iberian Derby will have meaning to it. Last summer, Portugal and Spain met in the UEFA Nations League Finals, which saw Portugal win after penalty kicks. On Monday, they meet with a spot in the World Cu
  
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• England's Henderson injures wrist in World Cup celebrations

  06-07-2026 06:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Henderson's World Cup has been limited to a six-minute appearance at the end of England's Group L win over Panama [Getty Images]England midfielder Jordan Henderson suffered a "really bad" wrist injury while celebrating his side's dramatic World Cup last-16 win over Mexico, manager Thomas Tuchel said.Henderson appeared to land awkwardly after falling from the advertising hoardings following England's 3-2 victory and was pictured leaving the pitch on a stretcher.The 36-year-old Brentford mi
  
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• Thomas Tuchel hits out at Mexico v England referee in furious rant: ‘Everything went against us’

  06-07-2026 06:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel raged at the match officials despite England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico in their last-16 clash with Mexico at the Estadio Azteca.Tuchel's side made it hard for themselves against the co-hosts but handed the battling Mexicans their first-ever World ⁠Cup defeat at the iconic venue to set up a last-eight clash with Norway who shocked Brazil 2-1 earlier on Sunday.Mexico, who beat Ecuador 2-0 in the last 32 for their first knockout-stage win in 40 years, had only lost two com
  
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• Where does Mexico win rank among England's best results?

  06-07-2026 06:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England overcame Mexico's home advantage, vociferous fans and the much-documented altitude to book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals.Despite the Three Lions being bookmakers and statistical favourites to win at the Azteca, the conditions had led many to believe Mexico would prevail.It is only the second time England have beaten the World Cup hosts, joining the 1954 victory over Switzerland.And they did it with 10 men, after Jarell Quansah's 54th-minute red card during an incredible gam
  
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• The deadly Jude Bellingham combination that inspired England’s historic win in Mexico

  06-07-2026 06:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As Jordan Pickford punched away the umpteenth Mexican cross and the Australian official blew the final whistle, Jude Bellinghamcollapsed in victory inside the England penalty area. Battered, bruised, exhausted. Sometimes, the Real Madrid midfielder’s histrionics are a tad questionable. Not this time.The magnitude of the stage – the World Cup’s most iconic stadium – was inescapable. England were public enemy No 1, facing the co-hosts in their near-impenetrable fortress. An
  
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• World Cup referees are just not good enough - Tuchel

  06-07-2026 06:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raul Jimenez converted a penalty to reduce England's lead to 3-2 [Getty Images]England head coach Thomas Tuchel said referees at the World Cup "are just not good enough" after the dramatic last-16 win over Mexico.The Three Lions were reduced to 10 men and also had a controversial penalty awarded against them in a thrilling game at the Azteca Stadium."It's just not good enough," Tuchel told BBC Sport. "The referees are just not good enough, fourth officials are just not good enough. That's the bo
  
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• England win World Cup thriller in Mexico to reveal true identity

  06-07-2026 06:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At altitude, England dug so deep. They came out of an absolute dog fight to seize a quarter-final place against Erling Haaland’s Norway.And if this last-16 didn’t exactly reach the peaks of quality that the Azteca is so cherished for in past generations - Jude Bellingham and Jordan Pickford aside - it was at least an epic worthy of the surroundings.A flailing, if spirited Mexico were dispatched 3-2, but it wasn’t only the ghosts of 1986 that swirled around this iconic venue.It
  
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• Jordan Henderson stretchered off, hospitalized with potential arm injury while celebrating England's win over Mexico

  06-07-2026 06:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Veteran England midfielder Jordan Henderson has seemingly injured his wrist during celebrations for England’s 3-2 win over Mexico.The incident happened shortly after England sang Oasis’ “Wonderwall” with the Three Lions supporters. Afterwards, Henderson attempted to hop the wall behind the goal, but clipped his foot on the way down and fell on his face, attempting to brace himself with his left arm.Wonderwall, Azteca edition. pic.twitter.com/cabYzzu2cR— Ryan Taylor
  
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• What is England’s likely route to the World Cup final if they beat Norway?

  06-07-2026 06:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England survived a ​spirited Mexico fightback to secure a 3-2 win on Sunday and book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals, ending ⁠the co-hosts' deepest run at the tournament in 40 years despite playing most of the second half with 10 men at the Azteca Stadium.Jude Bellingham put England ​ahead, ⁠striking twice in the space of a minute, finishing a Bukayo Saka ⁠cross before tapping in Harry Kane's pass ​to ⁠stun the home crowd.Mexico's Julian Quin
  
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• World Cup Round of 16 takeaways: Can England really break its 60-year drought after thriving in the chaos at the Azteca?

  06-07-2026 05:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s way too easy to make an “It’s coming home” crack after England’s 3-2 win over Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16. After all, the Three Lions still need three more wins to win their first World Cup since 1966.But what if this actually is the England team with the best chance to win the World Cup since that team 60 years ago?It’s so easy to see how myriad iterations of past England teams find ways to blow a two-goal second-half lead at the Estadio Azteca.
  
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• Who produced another iconic performance? England player ratings

  06-07-2026 05:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England beat Mexico 3-2 in a thriller at the Azteca to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, but who caught the eye?BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assesses how the players performed - and you can see how BBC Sport readers rated them at the bottom of the page too.Starting XIJordan Pickford: A great save low down from a diving header from Raul Jimenez early on. An important moment as England would have been behind early in the atmospheric Azteca. Was called upon just before half-time to prod
  
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• Jordan Henderson suffers freak injury after falling over advertising hoardings celebrating England’s win over Mexico

  06-07-2026 05:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Henderson suffered a freak injury after falling over advertising hoardings while celebrating England’s 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca.England lead 2-0 in the first half thanks to a double by Jude Bellingham, but Jarell Quansah was sent off in a wild second half as a 10-man rearguard action clung on through an onslaught from the Mexicans.But England’s joy was sullied by Henderson’s injury. The players went over towards their own fans to sing “Wonderwall&r
  
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• 10-man England beat Mexico to advance to World Cup quarter-finals

  06-07-2026 05:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  10-man England beat Mexico to advance to World Cup quarter-finals10-man England held on to seal a memorable 3-2 victory against Mexico to book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. Mexico hadn’t lost a competitive fixture at the Estadio Azteca since 2013 against Honduras, but England outclassed them in a five-goal thriller with Jude Bellingham scoring a brilliant brace. The co-hosts were the better side early in the game, as they dominated possession and chances. &nbs
  
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• 🎥 Kane loses voice during interview after World Cup celebrations 😂

  06-07-2026 05:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Kane loses voice during interview after World Cup celebrations 😂Harry Kane and the England team will be celebrating well into the night on Sunday after eliminating Mexico from the World Cup with a 3-2 win at the Azteca.Following the historic scenes, the captain went on to fulfill his post-match media duties on the pitch. The unfortunate part for both the media and Kane was that the striker literally had no voice, creating funny scenes at the stadium.Check it out...The England a
  
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• England into quarter-finals - what is their path to the final?

  06-07-2026 05:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after battling to beat Mexico.The Three Lions played most of the second half in Mexico City with 10 men against the co-hosts but managed to hold on for a superb 3-2 win.It means England are one step closer to reaching their third major tournament final of the decade.England to face Norway in quarter-finalSaturday, 11 July - 22:00 BSTEngland face Norway in the last eight in Miami after their impressive 2-1 victory over Brazil in the last
  
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• World Cup 2026: 1 bettor loses $1 million on Mexico's 3-2 loss to England in Round of 16

  06-07-2026 05:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In one of the most exciting matches this tournament, England — down to 10 men after a 54th minute Jarell Quansah red card — held on to beat Mexico 3-2 and advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup.It was a costly English victory for one bettor.A bettor at Station Casinos in Nevada wagered $1 million on Mexico to advance before the match, split across two wagers:$750,000 on Mexico at -105 odds $250,000 on Mexico at -120 oddsMexico went down 2-0 in the first half on two Englan
  
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• The man England will fear most - Haaland fires Norway to history

  06-07-2026 05:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland's bobbing blonde hair is usually one of the easiest things to spot on a football pitch. More often than not, it is charging into open space at full tilt, defenders scrambling in pursuit. That was not so much the case on Sunday, but still he scored twice, as Norway beat Brazil 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time.The 25-year-old only had four touches inside the box in the last-16 tie - but with one of them, he broke the deadlock 79 minutes in. And his
  
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• England player ratings: Jude Bellingham and Jordan Pickford shine in dramatic World Cup win over Mexico

  06-07-2026 05:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England pulled off a desperate and dramatic victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca to knock out the co-hosts and reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.Jude Bellingham scored twice in a first-half blitz as England took control of the game, but Julian Quinones responded with a goal at a set-piece before half-time.England’s task became more complicated when Jarell Quansah was sent off for a rash tackle, and although Harry Kane scored from the spot to extend the lead, Kane conceded
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: 10-man England defeat Mexico in tournament classic

  06-07-2026 05:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: 10-man England defeat Mexico in tournament classic10-man England battled it out in Mexico City to come out on top in a hugely dramatic clash at the Azteca Stadium to set up a quarter-final meeting with Norway.England produced a stellar defensive performance amidst the hostile atmosphere of the Estadio Azteca, overcoming co-hosts Mexico 3-2 to book a World Cup quarter-final showdown with Erling Haaland’s Norway.Following a chaotic hour-long kick-off delay due
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Short-handed England holds off Mexico at home behind 2-minute Jude Bellingham brace

  06-07-2026 05:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England has battled its way back to the quarterfinals, defeating Mexico 3-2 in Mexico City on Sunday. The thrillingly close matchup had plenty of action, with five goals, a straight red, six yellow cards, two second-half penalty kicks and a whole lot of chaos, but it ends with a narrow escape for England, and heartbreak for El Tri.After being delayed by an hour due to inclement weather, the match got off to a pretty slow start — until things got very exciting, all at once. Jude Bellingham
  
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• Norway's historic World Cup journey rows on with "cheat code" Erling Haaland leading the charge

  06-07-2026 04:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Norway’s incredible men’s World Cup journey has rowed on to the quarterfinal stage for the first time in their history and the Vikings show no signs of slowing down. MORE — Norway’s fans continue to inspire their teamErling Haaland’s late double led them to a magical win against Brazil on Sunday in New Jersey as their fans and players celebrated the upset wildly at the final whistle. The Norwegian players, including Haaland, were a litt
  
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• Watch as 10-man England lead Mexico but under pressure in closing stages

  06-07-2026 04:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jimenez scores penalty to reduce 10-man England's lead over Mexico'It's just constant attacks from Mexico' in closing stagesKane scored Three Lions' third afterQuansah sent off for 'nasty challenge'Bellingham with two in 98 seconds before Quinones pulled goal back for MexicoWinner will play Norway in quarter-final on 11 July Watch as 10-man England lead Mexico but under pressure in closing stages
  
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• Penalty? Red card? Why were they given against England?

  06-07-2026 04:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raul Jimenez converted a penalty to reduce England's lead to 3-2 [Getty Images]England were reduced to 10 men in their crucial World Cup last-16 match with Mexico and also had a controversial penalty awarded against them in a lively encounter at the Azteca Stadium.The Three Lions led 2-0 in the first half thanks to two goals in as many minutes from Jude Bellingham, but Julian Quinones pulled a goal back just before the break.However, the game exploded into life in the second half with two big mo
  
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• Kane registers unwanted World Cup record against Mexico 😅

  06-07-2026 04:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kane registers unwanted World Cup record against Mexico 😅He's usually the one to be on the celebratory side of things, but this time Harry Kane was the one with his head in his hands. 
  The Bayern Munich star converted a penalty against Mexico on Sunday to turn the game 3-1 but then also conceded one when he kicked the leg of Brian Guiterriez in the box. The moment allowed Mexico to turn the game 3-2.It means he made some unwarranted history, becoming the first player on record to co
  
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• Red card and TWO penalties: total VAR madness between Mexico and England

  06-07-2026 04:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Red card and TWO penalties: total VAR madness between Mexico and EnglandThis football match is absolutely crazy!As if the first half between Mexico and England hadn’t already been wild enough, the second half takes it up another notch.It all began in the 54th minute: after a challenge on Jesús Gallardo, England defender Jarell Quansah was sent off with a straight red card. Referee Alireza Faghani had not punished the incident at first, but after a VAR review he showed the red c
  
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• Why Jarell Quansah was sent off in England’s World Cup clash with Mexico

  06-07-2026 04:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England defender Jarell Quansah was sent off during the second half of a wild last-16 contest with Mexico at the Estadio Azteca. England were leading 2-1, thanks to a Jude Bellingham double in the first half, when Quansah made a sliding tackle on Mexico’s Jesus Gallardo.The referee, Alireza Faghani, let play go on but Gallardo lay injured as the Mexican staff and substitutes fumed on the touchline near the incident. Follow England v Mexico live!England are down to 10 men!Jarrell Quansah is
  
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• Tearful Neymar says he is done playing for Brazil after Norway loss

  06-07-2026 04:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neymar said Sunday he is done playing for Brazil's national team, making the announcement after he and his teammates were knocked out of the World Cup with a 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16."I tried," Neymar said. "It started here at MetLife Stadium, and I finished here. It is now over."Neymar, 34, played his first game for Brazil on Aug. 10, 2010 — a friendly against the U.S. at the stadium in the Meadowlands in northern New Jersey. Against Norway, he scored on a penalty kick in the
  
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• World Cup 2026: Tyler Adams, the USMNT's unsung hero, knows Americans are chasing history against Belgium

  06-07-2026 04:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Though the United States men's national team has stayed cool in the run-up to Monday's matchup against Belgium, the players know that they're on the verge of something big. After earning their first knockout win in 24 years on Wednesday, the USMNT is a win away from matching its best modern World Cup finish with a trip to the quarterfinals.It's a moment midfielder Tyler Adams said the team is fully embracing."You need to embrace the moment, that's for sure," Adams told reporters on Friday. "It w
  
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• Neymar says he is done playing for Brazil after Norway loss

  06-07-2026 04:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neymar said Sunday he is done playing for Brazil's national team, making the announcement after he and his teammates were knocked out of the World Cup with a 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16."I tried," Neymar said. "It started here at MetLife Stadium, and I finished here. It is now over."Neymar, 34, played his first game for Brazil on Aug. 10, 2010 — a friendly against the U.S. at the stadium in the Meadowlands in northern New Jersey. Against Norway, he scored on a penalty kick in the
  
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