UK Education Secretary Phillipson speaks on England’s late-night World Cup match
England’s World Cup Round of 16 clash against Mexico has sparked debate beyond football, with UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson saying schoolchildren can watch the late-night encounter and still attend classes the following day. The Three Lions booked their place in the knockout stage after overcoming DR Congo on Wednesday, setting up a highly anticipated […]
Ex-England international Merson warns England over dangerous Mexico test
Former England international Paul Merson has warned the Three Lions against overlooking Mexico, insisting their potential FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash could prove tougher than many supporters expect. While much of the discussion surrounding England’s knockout route has centred on the possibility of a quarter-final meeting with Brazil, Merson believes Thomas Tuchel’s side […]
Ten-man USA knock out Bosnia and Herzegovina, face Belgium next
The United States produced a resilient display to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 despite playing more than 25 minutes with ten men, securing a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Mauricio Pochettino’s side overcame adversity at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium to set up an enticing knockout clash against Belgium, who […]
Lukaku applauds Belgium’s spirit after Senegal thriller
Romelu Lukaku hailed Belgium’s fighting spirit after the Red Devils produced a thrilling comeback to defeat Senegal 3-2 and book their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. In one of the tournament’s most entertaining knockout clashes, Belgium recovered from a losing position to eliminate a talented Senegal side, with Lukaku playing a […]
Tuchel hails England’s belief after DR Congo comeback
England head coach Thomas Tuchel praised his players’ resilience and unwavering belief after the Three Lions came from behind to defeat DR Congo 2-1 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash. The victory secured England’s place in the quarter-finals, but it was far from straightforward as Tuchel’s side recovered from an early […]
