England will be battling against history as well as entire nation when the face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at The Azteca, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Every time the World Cup rolls around, England carries the massive weight of history and the hopes of a soccer-obsessed nation. Despite having one of the most iconic identities in the sport, the same burning question continues to echo for every new ...

England and Wales boast one of the longest-running rivalries in international football. The neighbouring British countries have not gone head-to-head for as long as England and Scotland, who played the first international football match in Glasgow in 1872 ...

Victory for England against Ghana will seal qualification to the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup with the luxury of a game to spare. But the occasion has already been marked by something rather significant in the national’s team history—Jude ...

England star Jude Bellingham sent a message to fans of the team after its wild 3-2 victory over Mexico on Sunday night.

England v Mexico highlights & reaction as Jude Bellingham scores twice to help Thomas Tuchel's side reach the 2026 Fifa World Cup quarter-final.