Belhaven coach James Gledhill supports Team USA and England during World Cup

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Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Belhaven coach James Gledhill supports Team USA and England during World Cup
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James Gledhill, the British-born head coach of Belhaven University’s men's soccer team, attended a World Cup watch party in Jackson, Mississippi, on June 25, where he supported Team USA against Türkiye. Gledhill, who has lived in the U.S. for 25 years, is following both the U.S. and England teams during the tournament. He has been integral to Belhaven's growth in soccer, leading them to their first NCAA Tournament berth in 2024. On June 28, he will watch both Team USA face Bosnia and Herzegovina and England play the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of the knockout round.

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  • James Gledhill supports Team USA and England during the World Cup.
  • Gledhill has coached Belhaven University to multiple successes.
  • He has lived in the U.S. for 25 years, embracing American culture.
  • The next matches are USA against Bosnia and Herzegovina, and England facing the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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  • 5:38 PMYahoo SportsThis England native may be the biggest World Cup fan in Jackson
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World Cup watching parties in Jackson are just a little bit more fun when British-born Belhaven coach James Gledhill is in attendance.

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