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World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale today: your final chance to secure seats
Tickets for the 2026 World Cup go on sale today in FIFA’s last-minute phase, with demand at record levels. PHIL MARTIN breaks down how the process works, what fans should expect, and why availability may disappear fast.
01.04.26News
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Player ratings: England v Japan
Check out our player ratings as England slipped to a limp 1–0 defeat against Japan at Wembley. Kaoru Mitoma’s early strike exposed a flat and disjointed performance, in which few impressed and many struggled to make an impact in the final home friendly ahead of the World Cup.
01.04.26News
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Five things we learned from England's defeat to Japan
England’s final Wembley outing before the World Cup ended in a worrying defeat to Japan, and it raised more questions than answers for Thomas Tuchel. Here are five things PHIL MARTIN spotted in the final game of the send-off series at Wembley.
01.04.26News
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England’s latest kit is a triumph of marketing over common sense
England’s latest kit launch has sparked plenty of debate, but for MIKE WALTERS, it is just the latest example of style trumping substance – and supporters being asked to pay the price.
31.03.26Opinion
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England v Japan: White and Garner in line for key audition in Tuchel’s expected XI
Ben White and James Garner are set to be handed a big opportunity against Japan, with Thomas Tuchel’s expected line-up offering one final chance to impress before his World Cup squad is trimmed, writes PHIL MARTIN.
31.03.26Matchday
England v Japan: What to expect from the final Wembley friendly
Japan arrive at Wembley on Tuesday carrying far more than reputation alone. Technical, disciplined and increasingly fearless on the world stage, like Uruguay before them, they represent another genuine examination of England’s readiness for the summer. In this in‑depth analysis, WAYNE BARTON breaks down exactly what awaits Thomas Tuchel’s side.
29.03.26Matchday
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Ben White, England and why Thomas Tuchel should shutout the noise
Ben White’s England return was a fresh start, but boos at Wembley turned what should have been a special moment toxic. PHIL MARTIN argues that the only question that should matter to anyone is: can he help England win this summer?
28.03.26Opinion
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Player ratings: England v Uruguary
Check out our player ratings from England’s 1-1 draw with Uruguay. It was a night that did little to inspire. Fringe hopefuls faltered in a bland affair at Wembley, with few winners, and even fewer answers for Thomas Tuchel.
28.03.26News
Five things England v Uruguay told us about Tuchel’s World Cup plans
England’s flat 1-1 draw with Uruguay raised more questions than answers for Thomas Tuchel, as Ben White’s return and a night of boos and baffling officiating were the main talking points from a drab Wembley friendly.
28.03.26News
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England v Uruguay: Thomas Tuchel’s expected line-up sees Harry Maguire back
Harry Maguire is set for his first England appearance in 18 months as Thomas Tuchel names an experimental side to face Uruguay at Wembley. PHIL MARTIN assesses the likely line-up.
27.03.26Matchday
El Loco v El Pistolero: Inside the extraordinary fallout between Marcelo Bielsa and Luis Suarez
Uruguay arrive at Wembley in the shadow of a national split. CHRIS ELDERGILL examines how Marcelo Bielsa and Luis Suarez’s explosive fallout has exposed deep tensions inside La Celeste, with exclusive insight from Uruguay legend Gus Poyet.
26.03.26Features
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England v Uruguay: 2026 build‑up starts with fascinating Marcelo Bielsa test
England begin their World Cup preparations with a Wembley clash against Marcelo Bielsa’s revitalised Uruguay on Friday. From the roots of Garra Charrúa to the rise of Federico Valverde, WAYNE BARTON explores how Uruguay’s evolving identity – and Bielsa’s intensity – make them a test that Thomas Tuchel cannot take lightly.
25.03.26Matchday
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England’s number 10 dilemma as Phil Foden and Cole Palmer fight for their place
DAVE KIDD examines the battle between Phil Foden and Cole Palmer for England’s No 10 spot – and why the friendly matches against Uruguay and Japan are vital for their World Cup hopes.
25.03.26Opinion
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Steele’s moment: the England call 20 years in the making
Jason Steele’s first England call‑up has capped a 20‑year journey of grit, graft and humility. The Albion keeper reflects on the moment his phone buzzed, the pride of his family and teammates, and why being a good person still means more to him than anything in football.
24.03.26Features
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England’s march to the USA and the echoes of qualifications past
CLIVE HETHERINGTON examines England’s march to World Cup 2026 under Thomas Tuchel – and the long, painful history that echoes behind every modern era.
23.03.26Features
Ben White and Harvey Barnes recalled by England for March friendlies
Few expected to see Ben White and Harvey Barnes back in England colours this month, yet the door has swung open, and both players now have an unexpected opportunity to stake a claim for this summer's World Cup. However that door now looks firmly closed for one former regular.
23.03.26News
Introducing the new home of England football journalism
For years, England fans have asked for something different – coverage that goes deeper than the headlines and views the national team through a different lens. That home has finally arrived.
23.03.26News
How Arsenal’s tournament blueprint could be England’s secret weapon this summer
England may have the talent, but it’s Arsenal who are showing what true tournament football looks like. PHIL MARTIN feels Arteta’s pragmatic, disciplined style could be the template Thomas Tuchel needs as he prepares for a World Cup, where margins will be so tight.
22.03.26Opinion
England’s new World Cup kits go on sale – a clear return to tradition
No experiments. No distractions. The 2026 World Cup kits land with a reassuring clarity, signalling a shift back to tradition and what an England shirt should feel like... but there is a question mark over the shorts.
22.03.26News
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Fans still waiting for clarity on England’s Florida friendlies
England fans are still waiting for venue and ticket details for the Florida friendlies, with Beckham’s new Miami stadium in the mix. The squad will prep in Kansas City before heading south, but supporters remain in limbo and desperate for key information.
21.03.26News
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England 1982: The forgotten team in the greatest World Cup summer
GARY JORDAN's vivid account of how England’s 1982 campaign rebuilt belief after a decade in World Cup exile. Here, he looks back on the summer that revived a nation’s faith – in a standout tournament in Spain, which in the eyes of many was the greatest ever.
20.03.26History
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Ten talking points from Thomas Tuchel’s England press conference
This was Thomas Tuchel at his forthright best. Laying out a bold approach of resting overworked key players, while giving genuine opportunity to those on the fringes. Here are our ten key points from a fascinating England press conference.
20.03.26News
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Thomas Tuchel can use friendlies to give England an edge this summer
As Uruguay and Japan loom, PHIL MARTIN argues that Thomas Tuchel should do what England managers rarely dare: prioritise freshness over familiarity. A radical reset that could redefine England’s readiness for Dallas.
19.03.26Opinion
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Gary Lineker is used to hitting the target at World Cups, and this summer won’t be any different
Gary Lineker is set for a very different World Cup summer. After decades fronting the BBC, he’ll head to New York to host a daily Netflix show built around The Rest Is Football, bringing his familiar insight and humour to fans from a new stage.
19.03.26News

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