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England at the World Cup

Chapter 1

The German at the helm

Chapter 2

Surviving Group L

Chapter 3

The knockout gauntlet

Chapter 4

The storm in Miami

YOUR GOAL

Master of England at the World Cup

Ch 3 · The knockout gauntlet
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Lions' Cup Run
BETA

dave Choose formations and players to master England's 2026 World Cup performance.

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dave The knockout gauntlet

Three Lions roar, Three Lions roar! Ten men strong, we are marching on!

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dave The late comeback against DR Congo

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A dramatic five-goal thriller in Mexico

dave England held off a furious Mexican comeback to win 3-2 and advance to the quarter-finals.

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High altitude pressure at the Azteca

dave England faced host nation Mexico in the Round of 16 at the famous, high-altitude Estadio Azteca.

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Fun Fact

High altitude history: The Estadio Azteca is the first stadium in World Cup history to host matches in three different tournaments: 1970, 1986, and 2026.

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Glossary
knockout (noun)
A tournament round in which the losing team is immediately eliminated from the competition. England began this phase of the 2026 tournament by defeating DR Congo on July 1 in Atlanta.

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Gossip

Was Mexico England's greatest modern win?

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Quiz

What is the name of the famous, high-altitude stadium in Mexico City where England beat Mexico?

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dave High altitude pressure at the Azteca

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Gossip

Who was the Round of 16 MVP?

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Quiz

Which co-host nation did England defeat 3-2 in the Round of 16?

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Quiz

In which city did England play their Round of 32 match against DR Congo?

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Quiz

Which player scored both goals for England in their 2-1 victory over DR Congo?

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Quiz

How many goals did England score in total during their Round of 16 match against Mexico?

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Quiz

What was the final score in England's Round of 32 match against DR Congo?

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Quiz

What physical challenge did the England players face due to the altitude in Mexico City?

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Quiz

Whose post-match interview went viral on social media due to his exhausted, high-pitched voice?

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