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• The risk of playing Declan Rice in World Cup group finale against Panama

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  Rice will be suspended for England’s first World Cup knockout game if he picks up another booking in the group stage

• Who has qualified for the knockout stages and which teams have been eliminated from the World Cup?

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  The knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup will begin with a first ever round of 32

• Jude Bellingham questions odd World Cup call after ‘second game fever’ for England against Ghana

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  Bellingham struggled to influence proceedings as the Three Lions were held to a goalless draw in Boston

• Dismal England given reality check after worst match of the World Cup

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  The Three Lions drew 0-0 with Ghana after a tedious encounter in Boston

• England lucky to avoid Jordan Pickford red card and late penalty in drab Ghana draw

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  Pickford escaped a red card while Ezri Konsa was fortunate not to concede a penalty for a clumsy challenge in an imperfect England performance

• Micah Richards calls out England’s lack of bravery in dull draw with Ghana

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  The Three Lions were frustrated in a goalless draw against Ghana

• England player ratings vs Ghana: Who failed to perform in drab World Cup draw?

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  England 0-0 Ghana: Thomas Tuchel’s side were held to a frustrating draw, which keeps Group L in the balance

• Andy Robertson eyes Scotland history in World Cup showdown with Brazil

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  Scotland will face Brazil on Wednesday in a mouthwatering clash in Miami

• England fans boo hydration breaks during World Cup clash with Ghana

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  Supporters made their feelings clear as the game was paused moments after an injury stoppage

• Djed Spence appears to snub Thomas Partey handshake as England fans boo Ghana midfielder

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  Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada last week for Ghana’s opening match

• Mexico City bans alcohol sales ahead of next World Cup match

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  The decision comes after over 700,000 people flooded the city centre last week

• Cristiano Ronaldo agonises over ‘dark week’ after responding to retirement calls with World Cup double

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  Ronaldo delivered a defiant message to his critics as he bagged a super brace against Uzbekistan