Welcome to the live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by The Mirror on June 19th. England had a strong start to their campaign by defeating Croatia 4-2. The goals came from Harry Kane (2), Jude Bellingham, and Marcus Rashford. England will face Ghana next in Group H.
In ongoing matches today, Czechia drew 1-1 with South Africa, while Switzerland secured a 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Canada won 6-0 against Qatar, but the match was marred by Ismael Kone’s serious leg injury, ending his World Cup participation. Mexico secured their spot in the round of 32 with a 1-0 win over South Korea.
Stay tuned for updates on these matches and more World Cup news throughout the day. Ismael Kone of Canada will undergo surgery for a fractured fibula and tibia following his injury against Qatar. The incident led to tensions on the field, but Kone received medical attention and is now preparing for surgery with his family by his side.
A dedicated England fan, Ian Odgers, shared his experience of the World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, despite facing challenges due to an injury. Meanwhile, Mexico also celebrated a victory over South Korea, ensuring their progression to the knockout stage.
The World Cup continues with more exciting fixtures, including USA vs Australia, Scotland vs Morocco, Brazil vs Haiti, and Turkey vs Paraguay. Neymar is set to miss Brazil’s match against Haiti due to a calf injury.
Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford are on recovery plans after England’s game against Croatia. Stay updated with the latest World Cup action as the tournament progresses.