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England draws 2-2 with Netherlands, ending World Cup hopes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 8:40 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

England draws 2-2 with Netherlands, ending World Cup hopes
Summary

England's World Cup campaign ended with a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in Amstelveen on August 24. England initially took the lead through Stuart Rushmere but conceded goals from Jip Janssen and Thierry Brinkman. Henry Croft equalized early in the fourth quarter, yet it was not enough to secure a win. England now stands third in Pool E, behind the Netherlands and Argentina, and will play Australia for fifth place in their final tournament match.

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  • •England draws 2-2 with the Netherlands in final Pool E game.
  • •England's opening goal came from Stuart Rushmere in the fifth minute.
  • •Jip Janssen and Thierry Brinkman responded for the Netherlands.
  • •Henry Croft leveled for England in the fourth quarter.
  • •England to face Australia in the fifth-place match on August 28.
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  • 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — England World Cup hopes end after Netherlands draw
  • 8:40 PMBBC Sport — England World Cup hopes end after Netherlands draw
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England's chances of World Cup glory are over after they draw 2-2 with the Netherlands.

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England's chances of World Cup glory are over after they draw 2-2 with the Netherlands.

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