The knockout gauntlet

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

Lions' Cup Run

BETA

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

dave The knockout gauntlet

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

dave The late comeback against DR Congo

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.

High altitude pressure at the Azteca

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

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.

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.

Gossip

Was Mexico England's greatest modern win?

Quiz

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

dave High altitude pressure at the Azteca

Gossip

Who was the Round of 16 MVP?

Quiz

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

Quiz

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

Quiz

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

Quiz

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

Quiz

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

Quiz

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

Quiz

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