England have consistently been found wanting against the big guns when it matters: Spain in last year's Euros final, Italy in the 2021 Euros final, France in the 2022 World Cup quarter-final and Croatia in the 2018 World Cup semi-final.

Michael Cox's history of World Cup winners reaches 1986 and a memorable tournament for one of the sport's greatest-ever players

Albania boss Sylvinho is looking to create more history when his side face England – days after securing a World Cup play-off spot. A 1-0 win against Andorra made the former Arsenal and

MIAMI BEACH, FL – FIFA World Cup 2026 organizers are feeling the pressure to delivering on one of the world’s biggest sporting events. The World Cup – co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico – begins June 11 in Mexico City, while MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey will host the final on July 19, 2026.

England manager Thomas Tuchel tells his players to avoid any needless red cards against Albania on Sunday that could mean a World Cup ban.