England national football team
Israeli-media coverage mentioning England national football team, translated into English and compared across sources. 36 recent stories.
Mexico and Czech Republic are the World Cup champions’ most common group-stage opponents
A Sports 5 review found that Mexico and the Czech Republic are the most frequent group-stage opponents of eventual World Cup winners, with three meetings each. The piece traces th…
Scott McTominay’s Napoli Revival Carries Scotland Into a Historic World Cup Night
Scott McTominay has gone from Manchester United scapegoat to Napoli star and Scotland talisman. After helping Scotland reach the World Cup and win its opener, he now faces Brazil…
Ghanaian spiritualist says he has lifted a curse on Harry Kane after England draw
Ghanaian spiritualist Nana Kwaku Bonsam says he cursed Harry Kane before England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana and is now lifting it. Kane, who had scored 36 Bundesliga goals this season…
Ronaldo Answers Critics as Portugal Crushes Uzbekistan, Other Night Previews Follow
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 on Tuesday night into Wednesday. The roundup also noted England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana, Croatia’s 1-0 win over Pa…
Portugal routs Uzbekistan as World Cup group play continues
The second round of the 2026 World Cup group stage ended overnight with four matches. Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0, England drew 0-0 with Ghana, and Croatia defeated Panama 1-0.
England Held by Ghana as Declan Rice Injury Fears Grow
England drew 0-0 with defensive Ghana at the World Cup after beating Croatia 4-2 in their opener. Declan Rice was seen limping afterward with a bandaged left shin, raising doubts…
World Cup group stage enters chaotic final round, with Cape Verde still able to top Spain
The 2026 World Cup group stage will be decided in a simultaneous final round, with eight third-place teams also advancing. Spain, Uruguay, and especially Cape Verde remain in a dr…
England Held, Modric Reaches Rare Milestone as Ronaldo Makes History
Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice and becoming the first player to score in six World Cups. England drew 0-0 with Ghana, Croatia beat Panama 1-0…
Pantsil and Bellingham separated after halftime World Cup clash
John Pantsil, now an assistant coach for Ghana, clashed with Jude Bellingham during Ghana’s 0-0 draw with England at the 2026 World Cup. The heated halftime exchange followed a ha…
Ronaldo Makes World Cup History as Portugal Rout Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0. England drew 0-0 with Ghana, and Croatia beat Panama 1-0.
Croatia beats Panama to stay alive as Modric marks 200th cap
Croatia beat Panama 1-0 in Toronto to earn its first points in Group 12 of the 2026 World Cup. Ante Budimir scored in the 54th minute, Luka Modric made his 200th international app…
England held to scoreless draw by stubborn Ghana
England drew 0-0 with Ghana at Boston Stadium on June 24, 2026, after failing to convert possession into chances. Thomas Tuchel’s team still leads Group 12 but must get results ag…
England Defender Appears to Snub Thomas Partey Before Ghana Match
Thomas Partey started for Ghana against England in Boston while facing five rape charges and one sexual assault charge, with two more rape counts added in February. A social-media…
England’s World Cup opener looks more like a club team under Thomas Tuchel
England beat Croatia 4-2 in their 2026 World Cup opener, with Thomas Tuchel credited for turning the team into a club-like side. The article highlights England’s tactical structur…
Ghanaian Witch Doctor Says He Will Curse Harry Kane Before England Match
A Ghanaian witch doctor, Nana Kwaku Bonsam, said he will curse Harry Kane before England's Tuesday night match against Ghana. England are seeking a win to advance, while Kane arri…
Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo Chase World Cup Records as 2026 Tournament Produces History
The 2026 World Cup, expanded to 48 teams and 104 matches, is already creating conditions for multiple records to fall. Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, Kane, Haaland and others are all wit…
Paul Scholes Says Ronaldo Should Only Start as a Goalkeeper
Cristiano Ronaldo is facing criticism after a quiet start for Portugal at the 2026 World Cup. Paul Scholes said the 41-year-old should only start as a goalkeeper and claimed he wo…
Jude Bellingham Says His Grandfather Drives His Emotional England Anthem Ritual
Jude Bellingham said his strong reaction to the England anthem comes from thinking about his late grandfather and his family. The England and Real Madrid midfielder recalled that…
World Cup Reaches 1,000 Matches in 2026 Milestone
Japan vs. Tunisia became the 1,000th match in World Cup history during the 2026 tournament. The article reviews the competition's major numbered milestones from 1930 to 2018 and p…
Roy Keane Slams England Players’ Partners Over World Cup Match Shirts
Roy Keane criticized the wives and girlfriends of England players for wearing their partners’ names on World Cup shirts. The remarks came on The Overlap after England’s 4-2 win ov…
Kane's penalty tactic draws scrutiny after England beat Croatia
Harry Kane's penalty technique was criticized after England's 4-2 win over Croatia in the 2026 World Cup context. Kane scored again on a retaken spot kick after Dominik Livakovic…
England and Ghana thrill as Portugal disappoints in a four-match World Cup night
World Cup 2026 featured four matches and 13 goals, led by England’s 4-2 win over Croatia. Portugal disappointed in a 1-1 draw with DR Congo, Ghana won in the 95th minute, and Colo…
Messi, Kane, Mbappé and Haaland give the opening week of the World Cup a historic feel
The article says the World Cup’s opening week has already produced historic performances from Messi, Kane, Mbappé and Haaland. It argues the expanded format, new rules and VAR hav…
England’s best version yet under Tuchel and Kane’s leadership
England beat Croatia 4-2 in one of the World Cup’s most dramatic matches, with Harry Kane scoring twice and embodying the team’s work rate. The article says Thomas Tuchel has made…
England’s Best Version Yet Arrives in Commanding World Cup Win Over Croatia
England beat Croatia in a tense 2026 World Cup opener, powered by Harry Kane’s brace and relentless pressing. The article credits Thomas Tuchel’s influence for a more dynamic Engl…
Tuchel explains early Rice substitution after England’s 4-2 win over Croatia
England beat Croatia 4-2 in its World Cup opener, but Thomas Tuchel said Declan Rice came off early because of discomfort and caution. Rice had assisted Harry Kane and remained im…
Harry Kane says he has hit peak form at the right moment after England's opening win
Harry Kane scored twice in England’s 4-2 opening win over Croatia at the 2026 World Cup. After the match, he said he feels at peak form, equaled Gary Lineker’s England World Cup t…
Tuchel’s halftime message sparks England’s World Cup opening win over Croatia
England beat Croatia 4-2 in their 2026 World Cup opener after Thomas Tuchel’s halftime talk helped turn the match. Harry Kane scored twice, Jude Bellingham restored the lead early…
England Impresses, Portugal Stumbles on Day 7 of the 2026 World Cup
England beat Croatia 4-2, with Harry Kane setting a new England World Cup scoring record. Portugal were held 1-1 by Congo, and Ghana won 1-0 with a 95th-minute goal over Panama.
England and Croatia Deliver a Wild World Cup Opener
England beat Croatia in a wild 2026 World Cup opener that featured two England leads, two Croatia comebacks, and a decisive Jude Bellingham goal. Social media erupted, calling it…
England Need Bellingham as Tuchel Tests His Status
Jude Bellingham is no longer an automatic starter for England under Thomas Tuchel, despite once being central to the team’s success. Tuchel has left out several major names, while…
Saka’s fitness worries England ahead of World Cup opener
England opens the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday against Croatia in Dallas, with Thomas Tuchel aiming to end a 60-year title drought. Bukayo Saka’s Achilles injury remains a concern…
England World Cup camp hit by theft of equipment worth thousands
England’s World Cup 2026 camp was hit by a theft of training gear worth thousands of pounds, allegedly involving an inside job. The equipment vanished after arrival in Kansas City…
England Arrives in Kansas Ready for Its World Cup Push
England is training in Kansas City ahead of its World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday. Thomas Tuchel says the squad is prepared despite heat, while injuries, a brief theft…
Why Harry Kane Feels Like England’s Great Hope
The writer reflects on a lifelong connection to English football and argues that Harry Kane restores the sense that anything is possible. The piece recalls Kane’s major England di…
England hit by equipment theft days before World Cup opener
England's World Cup camp was robbed during a shipment from Florida to Kansas City, days before its first 2026 match. Missing items reportedly include players' boots, training ball…