Did anyone think they would do it the easy way? If Argentina are to win this World Cup they will only get there via rollercoaster. A seemingly straightforward night’s work against Switzerland became their tournament in microcosm, threatening to squander it all before finding salvation through a moment of unfettered...
Jude Bellingham excels in parallel World Cup but cannot win trophy alone | Barney Ronay
Up against Norway’s heart and skill and Florida’s heat, talisman got England through – but there is much to fix Jude against the sun. For much of this game there was a feeling of three separate entities struggling to assert their will in the heavy air of Miami Gardens. First,...
Jude Bellingham unimpressed after Tuchel criticises ‘lucky’ England’s performance
Head coach says team were ‘sloppy’ and ‘not fast enough’ Two-goal Bellingham responds: ‘Yeah, well, whatever’ Jude Bellingham hit back at criticism of England’s performance from Thomas Tuchel after his two goals against Norway booked a place in the World Cup semi-finals for the fourth time. A virtuoso display from...
World Cup 2026: England battle past Norway to set up Argentina semi-final – live
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