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Now’s the time! Why historic Messi meeting shouldn’t scare England

England have never come up against Lionel Messi, and Robbie Fowler has told GOAL why the 2026 World Cup could be the perfect occasion in which to cross paths with the Argentine GOAT. The ex-Three Lions frontman says the 2022 champion should not scare Thomas Tuchel’s side, while a reunion with old adversaries Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal should also be embraced.

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Rice worth £150m? Arsenal ace ‘up there’ with Gerrard & Robson

Declan Rice is “up there” with the best midfielders that England have ever produced, Peter Reid has told GOAL, as the Arsenal talisman has joined a talent bracket that includes the likes of Steven Gerrard and Bryan Robson. That is a big billing, but the newly-crowned Premier League title winner will want to justify it when starring at the 2026 World Cup.

Palmer, Haaland and Mbappe star in new Nike World Cup film

Nike has unveiled its new "Rip the Script" campaign ahead of the 2026 World Cup, bringing together some of football's biggest names and global celebrities. Cole Palmer, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior headline the film, which promotes creativity and instinctive play while showcasing the brand's latest football innovations.

"He's never done that before": Tuchel's World Cup plan with Kane revealed

Harry Kane is just as important to the Three Lions as he is to Bayern Munich, both as captain and as a goalscorer. Nevertheless, he may get less playing time at the World Cup than expected.

Bellingham warned Rogers will outshine him at World Cup

Former England midfielder Nicky Butt has warned Jude Bellingham that manager Thomas Tuchel will ruthlessly ignore player reputations at the upcoming World Cup. Butt believes the Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers possesses the ultimate X-factor and could completely outshine established superstars like Bellingham and Harry Kane on the global stage.

England FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule

GOAL brings you all you need to stream England FIFA World Cup 2026 games across the United States.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Barcelona	38	31	1	6	95	36	59	94	L W L W W
2	Real Madrid	38	27	5	6	77	35	42	86	W W W L W
3	Villarreal	38	22	6	10	72	46	26	72	W L L D W
4	Atletico Madrid	38	21	6	11	62	44	18	69	L W W L W
5	Real Betis	38	15	15	8	59	48	11	60	W L W D W

Now’s the time! Why historic Messi meeting shouldn’t scare England

Rice worth £150m? Arsenal ace ‘up there’ with Gerrard & Robson

Palmer, Haaland and Mbappe star in new Nike World Cup film

"He's never done that before": Tuchel's World Cup plan with Kane revealed

Bellingham warned Rogers will outshine him at World Cup

England FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule

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