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England beat India by 27 runs at Lord’s after Ben Duckett hit 141, Jacob Bethell made 91 and Sam Curran took four wickets, sealing a 2-1 ODI series victory despite Rohit Sharma’s 138.

England beat India by 27 runs as Duckett and Curran seal ODI series at Lord’s

Declan Rice illness update: what Thomas Tuchel revealed, why the England midfielder left the Norway game early and whether he could start the World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

What illness does Declan Rice have, and will he start England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina

Dan Burn helped England survive late Mexico pressure as Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane sealed a 3-2 World Cup win. England now face Norway in the quarter-finals in Miami.

How did England beat Mexico 3-2, who scored, why Dan Burn mattered, and when is England’s next World Cup match

Football matches today: England beat Mexico 3-2 and face Norway next in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. Full next England game, bracket, semi-final route and final date explained.

What football matches today mean for England after Mexico win, Norway quarter-final and World Cup route

Schools in England are allowing later starts after England v Mexico kicks off at 1am BST on 6 July, as heads balance attendance, parents, childcare and World Cup fever.

Why are schools starting late after England’s 1am World Cup match against Mexico

4 July 2026: Jacob Bethell is named in England’s ODI squad for India and could open with Ben Duckett as Harry Brook’s side tests a new white-ball plan.

Who is Jacob Bethell and what do we know about England’s ODI plan against India

6 July 2026: England vs Mexico kicks off at 1am BST in the UK and 6pm local time in Mexico City at the Azteca Stadium, after FIFA kept the World Cup last-16 match at its original time.

What time is England vs Mexico? World Cup 2026 kick-off stays at 1am after FIFA U-turn

Rugby today began with New Zealand 34-32 France in Christchurch as the All Blacks edged Les Bleus in the Nations Championship 2026 opener before England, Ireland and Wales played later.

What happened in rugby today as All Blacks beat France and Nations Championship 2026 opened

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final: England face South Africa at The Oval after SA chose to bowl first, struck early and left the winner on course to meet Australia at Lord’s.

What is happening in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final as England face South Africa at The Oval

World Cup 2026 last-16 fixtures take shape from 4 July, with England facing Mexico in Mexico City on 6 July and four other knockout ties confirmed.

What are the World Cup 2026 last-16 fixtures and when do England play Mexico

England schools smartphone ban starts on 29 June 2026, giving legal force to phone-free school guidance. Here is what changes for pupils, parents, teachers, exemptions and school rules.

What changes under the England schools smartphone ban from 29 June, and how will it affect pupils

England beat Panama 2-0 in New Jersey on 28 June 2026 as Harry Kane broke Gary Lineker’s World Cup record and Jude Bellingham starred. Next: England face DR Congo in Atlanta.

Panama vs England 2026: Kane breaks World Cup record as England win 2-0 and top Group L