June 18, 2026
The team says it is still underestimated despite playoff wins over Italy and Wales
The team showed unusual defensive vulnerabilities, especially during a chaotic first half when England twice allowed Croatia to equalise
Critics say the breaks kill the flow of the game, while others see their introduction as a cynical ploy to introduce more advertisements
“I think we showed a bit of nerves, maybe we wanted to overdo it, but we clearly overthought our decisions, it took us too long to take decisions,” he says
The 41-year-old extends his major tournament goalless run to 10 consecutive games
The 34-year-old briefly works with teammates before continuing individual training
FIFA’s Social Media Protection Service has reviewed over 250 million posts since its launch
A hydration break in the rain is booed loudly by spectators during the match