World Cup 2026 quarter-finals betting tips: Jude Bellingham to shine for England again and more
After conquering Mexico’s Azteca fortress, all eyes are now on Miami and England’s quarter-final date with Norway.
Read on for a breakdown of the best bets from the quarter-finals - including the big one on Saturday, July 11 - courtesy of Sports News Blitz’s punting laureate, The Bookie Basher.
World Cup 2026 analysis: Five talking points from England vs Mexico
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane dragged England through to the next stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 once more as Thomas Tuchel’s side defeated the daunting Mexico 3-2 in a display of total grit and determination.
The Three Lions have earned themselves a quarter-final match-up against a confident Norway, led by Erling Haaland in his debut World Cup.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Stanley Cheeseman looks at five talking points from the Round of 16 clash at the infamous Azteca Stadium that saw England advance through the tournament when the odds were, arguably, against them.
World Cup 2026: England vs DR Congo Round of 32 preview - Statement victory needed for Three Lions
England topped Group L of the World Cup 2026 following the 2-0 victory over Panama on Saturday, June 27, ensuring they would be favourably placed as a third-placed team in the first knockout round.
In facing DR Congo, England are presented with another opportunity to prove themselves as a force to be reckoned with, if they can defeat their respective lesser opposition resoundingly.
Sports News Blitz’s Johnny Jones looks ahead to England’s knockout showdown, and how the Three Lions can address supporters’ concerns.
England player ratings vs Croatia: Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham lead the way as Three Lions make winning World Cup 2026 start
England began their World Cup 2026 campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia, but Thomas Tuchel's side left Texas with both reasons for optimism and plenty to think about defensively after a chaotic Group L opener.
World Cup 2026 news: Reviewing Thomas Tuchel’s 26-man England squad as big names miss out
England manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed his 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup – and it has certainly been met with a lot of opinions and controversy.
With some big names not making the final cut for FIFA’s showpiece in the US, Mexico and Canada, Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal is here with a review of Tuchel’s squad.
England news: Winners and losers from Three Lions’ final World Cup qualifiers against Serbia, Albania
England wrapped up a perfect World Cup qualifying campaign by defeating Serbia and Albania to nil in their last two matches.
This means they won every match while keeping a clean sheet in each and scoring 22 goals.
With next year’s World Cup looming on the horizon, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the biggest winners and losers from England’s international break.
Jack Grealish, Phil Foden and more left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad
Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad for October, with several high-profile players missing out.
Jack Grealish, Jude Bellingham, Adam Wharton and Phil Foden are among those left out as the manager sticks with much of the group that featured in September.
UCL remontada or repeat? Real Madrid host Arsenal needing a miracle
Arsenal enter the second leg with a significant advantage, having secured a 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final at the Emirates Stadium.
Soccer news: Jude Bellingham’s goal up with best overhead kicks of all time
Jude Bellingham’s goal will be watched on repeat and remembered for years to come - and it got Sports News Blitz thinking about other overheard kicks that took the breath away.
Champions League final: Spotlight on Jude Bellingham as Real Madrid chase 15th title
Saturday’s Champions League final sees 14-time winners Real Madrid take on Borussia Dortmund at Wembley, where all eyes are likely to be trained on England star Jude Bellingham.