England defeated France 6-4 in a high-scoring World Cup third-place playoff, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat trick. This marks England's best tournament finish since 1966. The match set records for goals in a playoff, while Mbappé and Bellingham achieved personal milestones.
England defeated France 6-4 in a high-scoring World Cup third-place match in Miami, securing their best-ever finish. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick for England, while Kylian Mbappé netted twice for France, becoming the first male player since 1970 to reach double figures at a World Cup.
Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick, leading England to a 6-4 victory over France in the World Cup third-place play-off in Miami. This secured England's best World Cup finish since 1966, following their semi-final defeat to Argentina where Saka was an unused substitute, sparking debate over manager Thomas Tuchel's decision.
A Inglaterra venceu a França por 6 a 4 na disputa do terceiro lugar da Copa do Mundo em Miami, estabelecendo um novo recorde de gols para esta fase do torneio. Kylian Mbappé marcou dois gols, tornando-se o maior artilheiro da história dos Mundiais.
England defeated France 6-4 in a World Cup third-place play-off in Miami, a match notable for Kylian Mbappe becoming the leading goal scorer in World Cup history and Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick. The game was the highest-scoring World Cup match since 1982.
England players Bukayo Saka and Nico O’Reilly expressed strong confidence, calling England the best team at the World Cup after their victory over Mexico. They are preparing to face Norway and Erling Haaland in Miami, aiming to maintain their high team spirit despite fitness concerns and challenging weather conditions.
England secured a dramatic 3-2 win against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. Goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane (penalty) gave England a lead, but Mexico fought back with goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez (penalty). England played the second half with 10 men after Jarrell Quansah was sent off.
England's Noni Madueke cautions against underestimating the Democratic Republic of the Congo in their upcoming World Cup last-32 tie in Atlanta, expecting a difficult game despite hopes for a more fluent attacking display than against Ghana. He also discussed penalty practice and competition with Bukayo Saka.
Inglaterra e Gana empataram sem gols em Boston, nos EUA, na Copa do Mundo. O resultado deixa ambas as equipes com quatro pontos no Grupo L, com a Inglaterra liderando pelo saldo de gols. Gana celebrou o ponto conquistado após segurar a pressão inglesa.
Gabriel Martinelli, atacante da seleção brasileira, expressou sua preferência pela ponta esquerda, mas se mostrou disposto a jogar na direita contra a Escócia, se necessário. A mudança seria para suprir a ausência de Raphinha, lesionado. O jogador do Arsenal também comentou sobre a volta de Neymar aos treinos e a importância de vencer para garantir a liderança do grupo.
Bukayo Saka trained with the England squad on Sunday, offering a fitness boost to manager Thomas Tuchel before their World Cup match against Ghana. The Arsenal attacker, nursing an Achilles tendinitis issue, participated in normal training after doing individual work on Saturday. He is unlikely to start until the third group game.
England players will decide whether to shake hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey, who faces rape charges, ahead of their World Cup match. Partey was denied entry to Canada but granted a US visa. Other World Cup players also face similar accusations.
Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice trained ahead of England's game against Ghana, boosting team morale. Bukayo Saka is still recovering from an Achilles issue and may start on the bench, while Noni Madueke is likely to start on the right wing.
Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice trained ahead of England's game against Ghana, boosting team morale. Bukayo Saka is still recovering from an Achilles issue and may start on the bench again, while Noni Madueke is likely to start on the right.
Bukayo Saka trained individually due to an Achilles issue as England prepared for their World Cup match against Ghana. Head coach Thomas Tuchel indicated Saka might not start until the final group game but could play if needed.
England coach Thomas Tuchel suggested Bukayo Saka will likely not start against Ghana on Tuesday due to an Achilles tendinitis issue. Saka, who assisted a goal after coming off the bench against Croatia, has been managed through the World Cup, with Tuchel indicating he might be ready for the final group game.
England secured an unassailable 4-2 lead against Croatia in the 85th minute with a beautiful goal involving substitutes, highlighting a shift in collective mindset and the manager's 'brotherhood' strategy.
Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford, both substitutes, combined for England's fourth goal in a 4-2 win against Croatia. Manager Thomas Tuchel praised the team's 'brotherhood' and the quality from the bench, highlighting the importance of squad depth for their World Cup campaign.
Bukayo Saka is gambling on his fitness for the World Cup despite a nagging Achilles injury, stating he is "ready to go." The Arsenal forward has managed his injury since March, playing through pain and acknowledging external judgment. Noni Madueke is a potential replacement.
Bukayo Saka is gambling on his fitness for the World Cup despite a nagging Achilles injury, stating he's "ready to go." The Arsenal forward has managed his injury since March, playing through pain, and believes winning the Premier League title has boosted his confidence.
Bukayo Saka states he is prepared to play in England's World Cup opener against Croatia, despite an ongoing Achilles injury. He acknowledges the risk but is willing to 'gamble' with his fitness for the team.
Seleções europeias como França, Holanda, Alemanha e Inglaterra contam com alta porcentagem de jogadores filhos de imigrantes em seus elencos para a Copa do Mundo. Esses jogadores, muitas vezes alvo de preconceito, representam a diversidade multicultural do continente.
England manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed Bukayo Saka is playing through an Achilles injury, managing discomfort as the World Cup approaches. While other players are at 100%, Saka requires careful management and may not start all matches.
A Inglaterra, com uma geração talentosa, é apontada como favorita para a Copa do Mundo de 2026. A equipe comandada por Thomas Tuchel estreia no Grupo L contra Croácia, Gana e Panamá.
