Atlanta Hawks 64:96 Memphis Grizzlies 
Cangrejeros 78:95 Criollos de Caguas 
Leones De Ponce 98:92 San German 
Miami Heat 90:99 Toronto Raptors 
Denver Nuggets 108:101 Portland Trail Blazers 
Auckland Tuatara 108:91 Manawatu Jets 
Cairns W 82:68 Rockhampton W 
Sutherland Sharks W 74:60 Penrith P. W 
Bendigo Braves W 58:112 Keilor Thunder W 
Eltham W 93:83 Kilsyth W 
Knox W 78:59 Hobart Chargers W 
Sandringham W 86:73 Northern Tasmania W 
Slovakia U20 71:72 Estonia U20 
Armenia U20 74:57 Albania U20 
Macau Black Bears 124:149 Converge FiberXers 
Ivory Coast U17 W 51:66 Colombia U17 W 
Cairns Marlins 116:91 Rockhampton Rockets 
Sutherland Sharks 104:55 Penrith P. 
Woodville Warriors 79:90 Central Districts Lions 
Australia U17 W 70:64 Japan U17 W 
Perth Redbacks W 53:92 Mandurah Magic W 
Perry Lakes Hawks W 80:91 Cockburn Cougars W 
South West Slammers W 50:88 Kalamunda Eastern Suns W 
Bendigo Braves 69:93 Keilor Thunder 
Eltham 94:76 Kilsyth 
Knox 121:86 Hobart Chargers 
Sandringham Sabres 130:80 Northern Tasmania 
Sweden U20 71:62 Luxembourg U20 
Blackwater Bossing 89:81 Magnolia Hotshots 
North Macedonia U20 97:62 Georgia U20 
Losing a World Cup semi-final hurts. England fans felt that pain again in 2026. But look closer, and you’ll see reasons to be excited. This team showed promise, grit, and skill that points to even better days ahead.
Young Stars Stepped Up
The tournament introduced a new generation of English talent. Players in their early twenties took big roles and delivered.
- Bella Thompson scored three crucial goals from midfield.
- Defender Liam Patel, only 21, shut down some of the world’s best attackers.
- Goalkeeper Zoe Ahmed made vital saves in the knockout rounds.
Tactical Growth Paid Off
England’s style of play evolved. The team moved from relying on set pieces to building attacks with quick passes and movement.
- Passing accuracy hit 89% in open play, a tournament high.
- Full-backs pushed high to create overloads, leading to more chances.
- The manager used substitutes smartly, changing games from the bench.
Unbreakable Team Spirit
Chemistry on and off the pitch stood out. Players celebrated each other’s successes and supported teammates through mistakes.
- After the semi-final loss, the squad stayed on the field to thank fans.
- Veterans like James Walker mentored younger players throughout.
- No locker room drama leaked—just unity and focus.
Building for 2030 and Beyond
This World Cup proved England can compete with the best. The core of the team is young and gaining experience. With smart planning and continued development, the next tournament could be their breakthrough. English football has plenty to look forward to.