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When was the last time Mexico and England faced each other at WC?

When was the last time Mexico and England faced each other at WC?

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4 min readJul 5, 2026 09:26 PM IST Hosts Mexico take on the ever capricious England side in a much awaited FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday. El Tri will enter the game on a 4-game winning streak, with the side yet to concede a goal in this tournament and will hope to continue their momentum by upsetting the Three Lions. But before today’s much awaited encounter between the two nations, when was the last time these two faced one another at the tournament? The previous and only clash between the two happened at the 1966 World Cup, which England hosted and remains the only edition of the tournament that they won. It was a Group 1 match, which took place on July 16, 1966 at Wembley Stadium, in London. England entered the game under immense pressure after playing a  stalemate with the two-time champions Uruguay five days earlier. The North Americans were also looking for their first win of the tournament after playing a 1-1 draw …

Jamie Carragher claims Kane could have been England’s greatest with better team-mates

Jamie Carragher claims Kane could have been England’s greatest with better team-mates

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3 min readJul 3, 2026 06:55 PM IST Harry Kane has been the highest scorer ever for England with 84 goals. However, he does not have the silverware in his cabinet, which would have complemented his individual brilliance. Former England defender Jamie Carragher opined that if Kane had better teammates, as Sir Bobby Charlton did, Kane would have eclipsed Charlton’s greatness. “For us, Kane in 2026 is exactly what Charlton was to the country 60 years ago – the beacon of hope which made the supporters believe we can finally win a major tournament. Sadly, he does not have Bobby Moore, Gordon Banks or Alan Ball alongside him to make those dreams a reality,” wrote Carragher in the Telegraph. Charlton, who played multiple positions throughout his career, won the 1966 and only World Cup with England and later won a Ballon d’Or. “In a stronger England era – with more world-class players around him like the Manchester United legend had in 1966 – Kane would not only have a chance of matching Charlton. He would …

Congo coach shocked by news of father’s death at press conference after World Cup exit

Congo coach shocked by news of father’s death at press conference after World Cup exit

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3 min readUpdated: Jul 2, 2026 07:19 AM IST DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre’s historic journey with the team to the FIFA World Cup knockouts ended on a sombre note after their 1-2 defeat to England on Wednesday, when an abrupt announcement of his father’s death in the post-match press conference left him momentarily in shock. Having led Congo to their first World Cup qualification since 1974, Desabre had overseen their progress through a tough Group J that included Portugal and Colombia. The story was beginning to bloom further when Brian Cipenga’s seventh-minute strike stunned England, who had to scramble back to victory late in the second-half thanks to twin strikes from Harry Kane. ALSO READ | Harry Kane breaks Congo resistance with sublime brace as England enter last 16 Speaking at the post-match press conference, Desabre was left in shock when the media officer interjected towards the end and announced the coach’s bereavement. Le sélectionneur de la RD Congo 🇨🇩 Sébastien Desabre a appris après le match de son équipe le décès de son …

Jamie Carragher claims Kane could have been England’s greatest with better team-mates

Kane’s cheeky message to England great after breaking his record

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 28, 2026 03:15 PM IST Harry Kane had a cheeky message for Gary Lineker after surpassing the legend as England’s all-time leading World Cup goal-scorer on Sunday. “Sorry Gary, I’m one ahead of you now,” the superstar Bayern Munich forward told reporters. Kane powered home a superb header off a Jude Bellingham cross to net his 11th tournament goal overall, en route Three Lions’ 2-0 win over Panama in East Rutherford. It was one more than Lineker, who scored 10 goals across two tournaments. The 65-year-old former England striker had won the Golden Boot with six goals at Mexico in 1986, before adding four at Italy in 1990. “I’m sure he’ll send some congratulations and I’ve said before (he’s) one of England’s greatest strikers, especially in World Cups. To go ahead of him now is a proud moment for myself and I’m sure he’ll be happy for me,” Kane added on a serious note. Lineker was indeed happy for Kane. He said on ‘The Rest Is Football’ Netflix talk show: “Thank …

Why England still don’t look like World Cup contenders after topping group

Why England still don’t look like World Cup contenders after topping group

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5 min readKolkataJun 28, 2026 12:09 PM IST For several years, England have entered World Cups with a so-called golden generation. With the local media’s hype machinery building them up before each tournament, the expectations surrounding the Three Lions have always been sky-high and sometimes, even unfairly so. But most of the time, England have failed to deliver on the big stage as countless so-called golden generations fall on their swords. The early stages of the 2026 edition indicate that they might be setting up their fans once again for bitter disappointment. England’s performances, especially in the first half, have lacked a game plan, especially while trying to break down their opposition. While the structure is not as bad as previous editions, it continues to lack clarity with bigger challenges ahead. How they will fare later in the tournament against an elite team that can hurt them with counter punches remains to be seen. ALSO READ | Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, Haaland: A golden boot race unlike any other In the first half against Panama on …

Miffed Queiroz on Ghana being denied penalty vs England

Miffed Queiroz on Ghana being denied penalty vs England

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2 min readJun 24, 2026 03:27 PM IST England and Ghana’s may have ended without goals but not without events. England superstar Jude Bellingham could be seen having words with the Ghanaian coaching staff at the half-time whistle. Later in the match, there was a challenge made by England defender Ezri Konsa on Prince Adu that led to loud appeals for penalty from the Ghanaians that fell on deaf ears. Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz said after the game that they were happy with the draw but when asked about the appeal for penalty, he didn’t make too much of an effort to mince words before squaring it off with some humour. “I’m not sure VAR is still working in the World Cup. We still have VAR? It’s working?” said Queiroz. “I have some doubts about that because another penalty that they need give to Ghana, a clear penalty against England (was missed).” American official Armando Villarreal was VAR for Tuesday’s match in Foxborough, where Said Martinez of Honduras was referee. “We had our chances …

Harry Kane’s wife Kate shares snaps from Dallas ahead of England’s game vs Ghana; star striker reacts

Harry Kane’s wife Kate shares snaps from Dallas ahead of England’s game vs Ghana; star striker reacts

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England locks horns with Ghana on Tuesday afternoon after making the perfect start to its FIFA World Cup campaign with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia. Harry Kane never seems to pass up a chance to express his admiration for his longtime partner Kate Goodland (@katekanex/IG) And unsurprisingly, the star of that opening triumph was Harry Kane, who bagged a brace and walked away with the Man of the Match award against Luka Modric’s side. He will be aiming to carry that goalscoring momentum into England’s clash against the African nation. Well, the unwavering support of his biggest cheerleader and wife, Kate Goodland, could definitely prove to be another source of motivation as he looks to continue his scoring streak. Kane shows love for wife Kate And the English star, for his part, never seems to pass up a chance to express his admiration for his longtime partner. So when Goodland shared a carousel post recapping her time in Dallas during England’s tournament opener, Kane could not resist dropping a reaction in the comments. Goodland’s …

England vs Ghana LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: ENG vs GHA World Cup Match Today

England vs Ghana LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: ENG vs GHA World Cup Match Today

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England vs Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score: Follow ENG vs GHA mach live. (AP) FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Today Live Score: With a spot in the Round of 32 up for grabs, England will take on Ghana in a crucial Group L clash at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Wednesday. Both sides head into the contest with three points from their opening fixtures, though their victories came in contrasting fashion. England were a cut above Croatia, cruising to a convincing 4-2 win as captain Harry Kane struck a brace to get the Three Lions’ campaign off to a flying start. Ghana, meanwhile, had to grind out their result against Panama. The game remained goalless through regulation time before Caleb Yirenkyi emerged as the hero, netting a dramatic stoppage-time winner in the 95th minute to snatch all three points from a helpless Panama side. Story continues below this ad The African side has shown they possess the resilience to hang in tight games, and England will be wary of a Ghana …

Thunderstorms, mass shooting, kit stolen

Thunderstorms, mass shooting, kit stolen

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4 min readJun 15, 2026 02:00 PM IST England’s Cup of woes brimmeth. Some might call it signs – 60 years since they last won a World Cup. Signs that the wait might end. Or that there might be a 61st year. Or 64. But ever since Harry Kane’s men landed in their Kansas City base in Missouri, they have been slapped by a variety of misfortunes. Some in their earshot like news of a shootout at an unauthorised bar on the other side of town, others slamming them bang in the face – like a thunderstorm last night that gave them jumpscares when an automated warning message went of. It’s earned them hate-follows from Americans amused by the string of bad news following England, in USA’s 250th year of independence. Here’s England’s littany of miseries in the lead up that they hope will end in a World Cup. This is no average English whingeing, but serious impediments. Harry Kane to Hurricane The Athletic reported on Sunday that the England squad were instructed to stay …

Kane and Diaz send Bayern past Leverkusen into German Cup final

Kane and Diaz send Bayern past Leverkusen into German Cup final

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Harry Kane and Luis Diaz scored as Bayern Munich won 2-0 at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday to reach the German Cup final for the first time since 2020. Kane and Diaz send Bayern past Leverkusen into German Cup final Just three days after Bayern sealed back-to-back Bundesliga titles with a home win over Stuttgart, Kane and Diaz got the goals to keep hopes of a treble alive. Bayern’s comfortable victory avenged their defeat by Leverkusen in the round of 16 last season. They will face either holders Stuttgart or Freiburg in the final. The Bavarian giants have won a record 20 German Cups but had not reached the showpiece in Berlin for six years, their longest drought since the turn of the century. “We’re going to Berlin. I’m looking forward to it. It was a goal of ours to get to Berlin, to reach the final, experience that, the guys said it’s an incredible experience, so we’ve done nearly all the work,” said Kane. “We’ve had a lot of away games, tough games, we’ve had …