I'm American and Afraid to Admit It: England Can Win the World Cup
Summary
The article expresses a change in belief about England's chances to win the 2026 World Cup. After England defeated Croatia 4-2, the writer now thinks England has a strong team that could win the tournament.Key Facts
- The writer has followed U.S. soccer for many years and tracked World Cup events.
- Historically, the writer did not expect England to win the men's or women's World Cup.
- England beat Croatia 4-2 in the 2026 World Cup, overcoming a missed penalty by Harry Kane.
- The penalty was retaken because the Croatian goalkeeper moved early, and Kane scored on the second attempt.
- England’s coach Thomas Tuchel has his team playing a confident and creative style.
- Some defensive issues remain, but the goals Croatia scored were hard to prevent.
- Key players include captain Harry Kane and young talent Jude Bellingham.
- The article suggests England should be considered a top chance to win the World Cup.
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