Kansas City W 2:2 San Diego Wave W 
Delfin SC 2:1 Macara 
Fortaleza EC 1:0 Novorizontino 
Londrina 0:0 Botafogo SP 
Bolívar 4:0 Guabirá 
Diriangén 1:1 San Marcos 
Britannia 3:1 Sporting 
Nashville SC 1:0 Atlanta United FC 
River Plate 1:3 Aldosivi 
Cienciano 1:3 FBC Melgar 
Atletico San Luis 2:3 Cruz Azul 
Leon 2:3 Atlas 
U. de Deportes W 3:1 Sporting Cristal W 
Real Estelí 1:1 UNAN Managua 
Boise 2:1 Portland Hearts of Pine 
Ballard 1:1 Utah United 
CS Herediano 1:0 Deportivo Saprissa 
Taroona 3:2 Olympia Warriors 
Launceston U21 0:1 Ulverstone U21 
Los Angeles Galaxy 0:3 Los Angeles FC 
Northern Rangers 13:0 Riverside Olympic U21 
San Francisco City 1:0 Tucson 
FC Juarez 0:1 Puebla 
Hume City 0:1 Oakleigh Cannons 
South Hobart II 5:0 University of Tasmania 
Devonport City 1:3 South Hobart 
Riverside 2:4 Clarence Zebras 
New Town 9:0 Glenorchy Knights U21 
Hobart City 4:0 Clarence Zebras II 
Burnie Utd. 0:9 Devonport U21 
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.