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Embarrassing England’s World Cup all but over after running out of steam

England’s World Cup is over. Only the most pedantic mathematician would disagree after Brian McDermott’s men dismally failed to capitalise on a blistering start and give themselves a realistic chance of qualifying for the semi-finals.
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Fri, October 30, 2026 at 11:48 AM UTC·

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It was published on October 30, 2026 and last updated on October 31, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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