July 21, 2026
His death marks the passing of one of the most influential figures of his generation in English football
Former captain Joe Root will lead the team at The Oval in his absence
Ranked No. 4 in the world, England will open the tournament against Croatia on Jun 17 in Texas
Stage four means the disease has spread to other parts of the body from where it started.
The England captain is determined to make up for the worst moment of his career at next year's tournament in North America
