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'Not happy with the performance' - so why do England keep winning?
Football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan examines why England are still winning games despite Thomas Tuchel insisting performances are not good.
July 12, 2026How do England stop Norway - and Haaland?
As England prepare to face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday how do Thomas Tuchel's side prepare for their main threat - star striker Erling Haaland?
July 10, 2026How England used five mini games to beat Mexico
The tactical breakdown of how Thomas Tuchel's 10-man England pulled off a remarkable World Cup win in a hostile Mexico City.
July 6, 2026'Disgusting' Paraguay went 'way too far' against France
BBC pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger, Joe Hart and Micah Richards discuss Paraguay's attempts to get under France's skin at the 2026 World Cup.
July 4, 2026Why did England struggle against DR Congo - and what can they learn?
A tactical analysis of England's victory over DR Congo - and what it might teach them for their next World Cup match against Mexico.
July 2, 2026France superstars thriving thanks to Deschamps' bold changes
Why Didier Deschamps' changes to personnel and formation could propel 2022 runners-up France to go one better in this World Cup.
June 30, 2026Tuchel's England are opposite to Southgate's - and built to beat top teams
BBC Sport's football tactics writer Umir Irfan explains why Thomas Tuchel's England system is built to prosper against the world's top nations.
June 24, 2026Why are so many World Cup goals being scored late?
World Cup 2026 is witnessing a surge in late goals. Longer stoppage times, tactical substitutions and hydration breaks are reshaping matches
June 20, 2026Cunha gives Brazil balance as Ancelotti's diamond begins to shine - Reuters
Cunha gives Brazil balance as Ancelotti's diamond begins to shine Reuters
June 20, 2026Brazil lose injured Wesley from World Cup squad, call up Ederson - Reuters
Brazil lose injured Wesley from World Cup squad, call up Ederson Reuters
June 7, 2026Most Americans back Trump's deportation goals but not his tactics, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - Reuters
Most Americans back Trump's deportation goals but not his tactics, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Reuters
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'Not happy with the performance' - so why do England keep winning?
Bellingham was England's hero again on Saturday, scoring twice in the quarter-final win over Norway England fought hard to beat Norway in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, but manager Thomas T
How do England stop Norway - and Haaland?
Erling Haaland has scored seven goals so far at the World Cup Norway may have been touted by many as this World Cup's dark horse but their impressive progress still feels like they have exceeded expe
How England used five mini games to beat Mexico
England win thriller against Mexico to reach quarter-finals Much was made about the challenges England would face against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium - and it proved to be tough. Between the crowd,
'Disgusting' Paraguay went 'way too far' against France
There was an error BBC Sport World Cup pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger, Joe Hart and Micah Richards call out Paraguay's tactics and players in their World Cup last-16 match against France. MATCH REPORT:
Why did England struggle against DR Congo - and what can they learn?
Tuchel's England needed two late Harry Kane goals to overcome DR Congo It should not have been so hard for England against the 46th ranked team in the world. But Sebastien Desabre's remarkably brave
France superstars thriving thanks to Deschamps' bold changes
Deschamps has proved adept at handling big-name players such as Mbappe It is hard to argue against the suggestion that France have the best squad in international football. You might therefore think
Tuchel's England are opposite to Southgate's - and built to beat top teams
Thomas Tuchel's side laboured against Ghana's low block We should begin this article by saying in England's 0-0 draw with Ghana, Carlos Queiroz's men played extremely well, committing to their approa
Why are so many World Cup goals being scored late?
Caleb Yirenkyi scores Ghana's 95th-minute winner against Panama in Toronto As the clock ticked towards the final quarter hour of Switzerland's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, the two teams were
FIFA World Cup
Brazil has suffered a significant defensive setback ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Right-back Wesley picked up an injury, and the Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed that he will be unable to con