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England's World Cup history raises concerns ahead of 2026 tournament

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:57 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

England's World Cup history raises concerns ahead of 2026 tournament

Summary

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in Mexico City, England prepares to face Croatia on June 17. Despite being one of the favorites, England aims to overcome a significant historical trend, having never won an international tournament outside of its own country. Their last major defeat occurred at Euro 2020, where they lost to Italy in the final, also on home soil. England's previous World Cup victory came in 1966, when they hosted the event. With matches scheduled in Texas, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, the Three Lions face challenges beyond familiar grounds.

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•England opens World Cup play against Croatia on June 17.
•The last major tournament win for England was in 1966.
•England has never won international tournaments outside their home country.
•Recent losses include Euro 2020 and Euro 2024 finals.
•Group matches are hosted on U.S. soil in 2026.

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11:57 PMYahoo Sports — One stat still haunts England as the 2026 World Cup kicks off

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The 2026 World Cup is here, and England are one of the favorites. But a single stat could be the thing that stops them, again.
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Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 11:57 PM
One stat still haunts England as the 2026 World Cup kicks off
The 2026 World Cup is here, and England are one of the favorites. But a single stat could be the thing that stops them, again.

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