Declan Rice struggles with illness ahead of Norway game, Tuchel says
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 11:18 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Declan Rice spent most of the three days leading up to England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in bed due to a sickness bug, according to England coach Thomas Tuchel. Despite his illness, Rice started the match but struggled in the heat and was substituted at half-time. England, who went behind early to a goal from Andreas Schjelderup, eventually claimed a 2-1 victory thanks to a goal from Jude Bellingham in extra time. The win secures England's place in the semi-finals against Argentina, scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday, 15 July.
- •Declan Rice in bed for three days before facing Norway.
- •England wins 2-1 after trailing early in the match.
- •Bellingham scores the equalizer and winner for England.
- •England to face Argentina in the semi-finals on 15 July.
- 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — Rice in bed for nearly three days before Norway game - Tuchel
- 11:15 AMBBC Football — Rice in bed for nearly three days before Norway game - Tuchel
"England boss Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice was in bed for most of the three days prior to the World Cup quarter-final win against Norway because of a sickness bug the midfielder picked up.
"England boss Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice was in bed for most of the three days prior to the World Cup quarter-final win against Norway because of a sickness bug the midfielder picked up.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 11:18 AMRice in bed for nearly three days before Norway game - Tuchel
England boss Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice was in bed for most of the three days prior to the World Cup quarter-final win against Norway because of a sickness bug the midfielder picked up.
- BBC FootballJul 12, 2026, 11:15 AMRice in bed for nearly three days before Norway game - Tuchel
England boss Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice was in bed for most of the three days prior to the World Cup quarter-final win against Norway because of a sickness bug the midfielder picked up.
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