Uruguay’s exit means England through to knockoutsThomas Tuchel’s side face Panama on SaturdayEngland’s place in the last 32 of the World Cup has been confirmed after results in Group H ensured Thomas Tuchel’s side would, at worst, qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.Uruguay’s defeat to Spain, coupled with Cape Verde’s draw with Saudi …

Uruguay are out of the World Cup again and for all that it ended in anger, a red card and a touchline row, it is nobody’s fault but their own. “3 million dreams,” the banner said high in the stand in Guadalajara but this was a recurring nightmare. Divided and dysfunctional, led by a man who barely even says buenos dias to his players, unable to get …

After the full-time whistle Cape Verde’s players formed a huddle around their head coach, Bubista, eyes straining at the tiny moving images on a mobile phone. They sought the certainty that a dream had come true and, when the outcome nearly 1,000 miles away in Guadalajara was confirmed, erupted in unfathomable joy. Dailon Livramento, the centre-forward, …

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Uruguay are out of the World Cup after a costly error by Fernando Muslera led to defeat by Spain, who topped the group.

Cape Verde continued their fairy tale run at the 2026 World Cup by making the round of 32 in their first appearance, finishing second in Group H after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia.

England have qualified for the World Cup knockout stages after beating Panama to top their group

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England are without the Chelsea star to conclude the group against Panama, leaving the Three Lions exposed

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Thomas Tuchel defends his full-back selections after confirming Reece James will miss the match against Panama through injury.