England wins cerebral palsy World Cup, defeats United States 2-1
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 12:13 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
England claimed victory at the Cerebral Palsy World Cup for the first time, defeating the United States 2-1 in Atlanta. The U.S. initially took the lead late in the match, but Sam Dewhirst equalized, sending the final into extra time. England sealed the victory with a goal from David Porcher after Dewhirst's shot was saved. England head coach Jack Rutter described the win as historic for the sport, highlighting the dedication of the players and staff involved. This win comes after the England powerchair squad lost to France in their World Cup final earlier in the week.
- •England wins its first Cerebral Palsy World Cup
- •Final score was 2-1 against the United States
- •Dewhirst scored the equalizer and Porcher netted the winner
- •Match held in Atlanta
- •England's powerchair squad recently lost the World Cup final to France
- 12:13 PMBBC Football — England win cerebral palsy World Cup for first time
"Sam Dewhirst and David Porcher score the goals as England beat the United States in the final of the Cerebral Palsy World Cup in Atlanta.
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