Reece James likely out for England's World Cup knockout stage with injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:27 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Reece James is uncertain to participate in England's upcoming World Cup knockout game due to a hamstring injury. He will miss the final group match against Panama and may not return in time for the last-32 tie. Thomas Tuchel faces challenges in the right-back position, with Tino Livramento already ruled out. Candidates to replace James include Djed Spence, Ezri Konsa, and Jarell Quansah. James has appeared in both of England's group matches thus far.
- •James is absent for England's final group game against Panama.
- •His participation in the last-32 knockout match is in doubt.
- •Tuchel has limited options after Livramento's withdrawal.
- •James has been injury-prone, recently returning from an eight-week layoff.
- •England has already played Croatia and Ghana in the group stage.
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Reece James could miss England World Cup knockout game with hamstring injury
"The right-back will be absent for the final group game versus Panama as well as England’s last-32 tie
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