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Jamal Musiala collapsed again in Bayern Munich’s pre-season and revealed he suffers from easily treatable absence seizures, a neurological condition; Bayern say doctors cleared him to play and teammates, including Harry Kane, are offering support, while experts note the condition can be managed and need not end his career. Bayern have added Ismael Saibari to cover fitness concerns as Musiala recovers.
England manager Thomas Tuchel defended his World Cup semifinal decisions after a 2-1 loss to Argentina, saying the team was too passive and that he accepts responsibility for his calls but has no regrets, and that England will try to rebound in the third-place game against France. Tuchel remains under contract through 2028.
England’s World Cup campaign ended with a knockout exit that has reignited debate over their defensive approach in big games; Kane urged belief and resilience, insisting you must fight to glory. The run featured dramatic comebacks, strong group results and six goals from Bellingham, but England were knocked out by Argentina and will play a third‑place playoff against France, with teammates like Morgan Rogers and Gordon stressing heartbreak but vowing to return stronger and keep the country united.
England’s 2026 World Cup under Thomas Tuchel combined a unity-driven squad with high ambitions, highlighted by Kane and Bellingham, and a base in Kansas City. Yet despite early wins and moments of brilliance, the team never fully clicked offensively, and a second-half collapse in the Argentina semi-final left Tuchel facing criticism for his substitutions and tactics. No exit clauses were activated, Tuchel remains in place through Euro 2028, and an FA review looms as the campaign shifts from optimism to frustration as England prepare for a third-place play-off.
Argentina and England meet in the 2026 World Cup semifinal at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, reviving a historic rivalry as Messi faces Kane and England's attack. Opta’s model puts England at 38.9% to win in regulation, Argentina at 34.1%, with about a 27% chance of extra time. The teams have met 14 times overall (England 6 wins, Argentina 3, 5 draws) and five World Cup meetings, with England’s last World Cup win against Argentina coming in 2002. The winner advances to face France or Spain in the final; if tied after extra time, penalties decide.
England captain Harry Kane revealed he golfed with President Trump in Florida about 18 months earlier, calling the experience surreal while Trump publicly praised him; Kane also compared himself to Erling Haaland, saying they’re different types of strikers, as England heads into the World Cup quarterfinal against Norway.
England captain Harry Kane confirmed he played a round of golf with President Donald Trump about 18 months ago in Palm Beach after Trump publicly claimed the pairing, calling the experience surreal and praising Trump’s golf; Kane said Trump’s game was pretty good and expressed gratitude for the invitation, as Beckham offered support to the England squad ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami.
England defeated Mexico 3-2 at Azteca Stadium to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals after Jude Bellingham scored twice early in the first half; Harry Kane added a second-half penalty, while Raúl Jiménez pulled one back for Mexico late. England also saw Jarell Quansah sent off, but held on as the co-hosts’ run ended.
President Trump praised Harry Kane after Kane led England to a 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico at the Azteca, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice and Kane converting a penalty to restore a two-goal cushion; Mexico answered with a Raul Jimenez penalty after Kane conceded, and England weathered a red card to Jarell Quansah as they advance to face Norway in the quarterfinals.
England survived a late scare to beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca and reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Jude Bellingham scoring a quick-fire double and Harry Kane converting a late penalty after Jarell Quansah was sent off; Mexico pressed in stoppage time but England held on to set up a last-8 clash with Norway as Tuchel publicly criticised the referee and VAR.
England survived a 10-man spell at the Azteca to beat Mexico 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice and Harry Kane netting a penalty plus contributing another goal/assist; Jarell Quansah’s VAR-induced red card shortened England’s defense to 10 men for about 36 minutes, while Jordan Pickford stood tall as Mexico pressed late for a equalizer.
England edged past Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic last-16 at Estadio Azteca, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice and Harry Kane adding a penalty, despite Jarell Quansah’s red card forcing a reshaped defence; Raúl Jiménez converted a Mexico penalty, and England defended deeply to reach the quarterfinals against Norway in Miami.
Harry Kane scores twice to overturn a 1-0 deficit as England edge DR Congo, but the piece argues England still aren’t at the level of the best and must improve quickly. It credits Thomas Tuchel’s substitutions and leadership for the comeback, highlights Anthony Gordon’s impact off the bench, and notes mixed contributions from Rashford, Madueke, and Pickford as England look to sharpen for the World Cup.
BBC's World Cup coverage of England's dramatic 2-1 win over DR Congo drew a peak audience of 16.3 million (14 million on TV, 10.4 million streams), with Kane scoring twice in the final 15 minutes to overturn an early DR Congo lead. England progress to the last-16 against Mexico in Mexico City (01:00 BST). The match fueled huge engagement across platforms—over 20 million live page views and iPlayer usage accounting for about a third of group-stage hours—while social and on-demand metrics underscored the tournament's reach; even Thomas Tuchel weighed in on school-night viewing with a joking call to let kids watch.
Harry Kane scored a header to level and then produced a solo finish in the final 10 minutes as England overturned an early deficit to beat DR Congo 2-1, securing a place in the World Cup last 16 and setting up a Mexico showdown in Mexico City.