Chapter 1
The German at the helm
Chapter 2
Surviving Group L
Chapter 3
The knockout gauntlet
Chapter 4
The storm in Miami
Ch 2 · Surviving Group L
dave The Three Lions played out a tense, scoreless draw against Ghana in their second group match.
dave Surviving Group L
Seven points to the top, yeah we conquered Group L, now the Three Lions are roaring loud!
Fun Fact
Record-breaking goals: Harry Kane's two goals against Croatia made him the first England player to score in four different major international tournaments.
Quiz
How many teams competed in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first tournament with this expanded format?
Quiz
What was the final score in England's opening match against Croatia at the 2026 World Cup?
Glossary
group stage (noun)
The round-robin phase of a tournament where competitors are divided into pools to determine who advances. England finished undefeated in this group stage at the 2026 World Cup, securing seven points to advance.
The round-robin phase of a tournament where competitors are divided into pools to determine who advances. England finished undefeated in this group stage at the 2026 World Cup, securing seven points to advance.