by Roger Barkley | Jul 11, 2026
Can England stop Erling Haaland? “Has anyone ever stopped Erling Haaland?” England midfielder Morgan Rogers asked in response to a question about containing Haaland on Friday. “I’m not sure they have, but we’re going to try. You’re going to have to...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 11, 2026
The Soccer Gods owe us an apology. France vs. Spain, the two teams with the best odds of winning the tournament — the reigning World Cup finalists against the reigning European champions — is happening Tuesday in Dallas, and it’s a semifinal. This is the game...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 11, 2026
England has one team standing in its way of a 2026 World Cup semifinal berth, and that team, while talented as a group, features one standout 6-foot-4 speedy giant in contention for the Golden Boot. After beating Mexico in a thriller last weekend, the Three Lions have...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 11, 2026
Everyone knows that England’s master plan coming into the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday will revolve around stopping Norway striker Erling Haaland. As they would say in Norway, “Lykke til.” Translated: Good luck. “Has anyone ever stopped...
