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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 likely out for England's World Cup knockout stage with injury

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

Latest Updates

11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Injured England defender James to miss Panama game at World Cup
9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Reece James could miss England World Cup knockout game with hamstring injury

What they're saying

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England coach Thomas Tuchel said right-back Reece James would miss Saturday's final World Cup group game against Panama with a hamstring injury but was hopeful he could return for the last 32.England crushed Panama 6-1 during the group stage of the 2018 World Cup.
— Yahoo Sports