Thomas Tuchel takes some time out at a baseball game as England enjoy some downtime at the World Cup - while Ivan Toney scores a hat-trick in a friendly against MLS side Sporting KC.

There's been much speculation of a July 4 World Cup matchup in Philadelphia between Team USA and England. Here's why that won't happen.

England have beaten Croatia in their World Cup 2026 opener. And it was a bit more eventful than anyone would have liked: England took the lead three times but some sloppy defending in that first half allowed Croatia back into the game.

England still have leaders in the dressing room – Emilio Gay - Joe Root is leading an inexperienced XI including three debutants in the second Test against New Zealand.

Thomas Tuchel swapped the dugout for the mound as the England boss threw the first pitch for the Kansas City Royals the night after opening the World Cup with an impressive win.

Captain Harry Kane gave England a lead, scoring twice in the first 42 minutes. Petar Musa and Martin Baturina scored equalizers for Croatia as the two sides took a tie into halfti

A fan holds a sign for England soccer star Harry Kane and the Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. before KC’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com

SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton has analyzed the Harry Kane odds, and locked in his picks and predictions for Croatia vs. England

England fans brought one of their most familiar World Cup traditions to Texas, but FIFA’s stadium rules meant many flags did not stay up for long. The St.

Sarah Pochin, the Reform MP for Runcorn and Helsby, made the claim in a video posted on social media after England beat Croatia

SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his England vs. Croatia best bets for World Cup 2026 action