Turki Alalshikh declares support for England in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Turki Alalshikh, a prominent figure in Saudi sports, publicly expressed his support for England during their 2026 World Cup campaign. The Three Lions began their tournament in the United States with a strong performance, defeating Croatia 4-2. Alalshikh emphasized England as his chosen team for the tournament without predicting their victory. His message adds to the focus on England as they look to advance in Group L.
- •Alalshikh posted support for England on social media.
- •England started their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia.
- •The match took place in the United States.
- •Thomas Tuchel is managing the England team.
- •Alalshikh did not predict England's success in the tournament.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Turki Alalshikh backs England after Three Lions kick off World Cup campaign
"England have already attracted attention beyond their own supporter base after beginning their 2026 World Cup campaign in the United States. The Three Lions are one of the highest-profile teams at the tournament, and their opening result has quickly placed Thomas Tuchel’s side under the spotlight.
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