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Given Graham Potter’s side have both Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres up top, we are right to expect goals from the Swedes.Today02:49 BSTSweden v Tunisia team newsTeam news confirmed at the Estadio MonterreyToday02:44 BSTGroup E standingsAs things stand in Group EToday02:40 BSTJordan Henderson says Jude Bellingham has the 'X Factor' By Jeremy Armstrong in Kansas CityJordan Henderson believes Jude Bellingham has the "X Factor" to help England win the World Cup.The former Liverpool captain and Champions League winner has built a close bond with Real Madrid star Bellingham off the pitch.Bellingham and fellow Brummie Morgan Rogers praised Henderson's influence on the England camp, with Rogers saying he was 'the best guy he had ever come across in football'.Bellingham, 22, was also fiercely protective of Henderson, saying that his critics 'did not know what they were talking about'.Henderson, who turns 36 on Wednesday, when England take on Croatia in their World Cup opener, said: "I am sure that Jude will have a big impact for us in this tournament. I just know how big an influence he is on this team, and what he gives us is something really special."I think it really gives us the X-Factor." Henderson added that Bellingham's ability to influence games, including his overhead kick against Slovenia which saved England at Euro 2024, means he is a "huge player for England in this tournament.""Ask any player in the group and they will tell you how good he is around camp," he said."The young players all look up to him.

He is just doing what he's told.Rights holders are allowed to show at least three minutes of adverts during the 'hydration breaks'.And heaven forbid the football getting in the way.Today01:27 BSTVirgil van Dijk responds to Dutch criticism Virgil van Dijk has hit back at claims Holland were too defensive and negative as they unsuccessfully attempted to see out their 2-1 lead over Japan.Oranje conceded with just one minute of normal time left to play as Daichi Kamada snatched Samurai Blue a big point in their Group F opener at the Dallas Stadium.Dutch TV pundits Wim Kieft, Pierre van Hooijdonk and Rafael van der Vaart were unimpressed with the tactical approach after Crysencio Summerville's strike, suggesting Ronald Koeman instructed his men to sit deep.Player of the Match Van Dijk insists that was not why Holland conceded, explaining: "It's frustrating that the goal then comes from a set piece because we kept it tight well.Read the full story from Ryan Taylor here.Virgil van Dijk scored the opening goal for the Netherlands against Japan(Image: Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)Today01:25 BSTJohn Yeboah has been outstandingJust over an hour gone and it has been an end-to-end start to the second-half. He’s been outstanding for Ecuador.

You can't help but wonder whether Holland goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen is still not at 100 per cent following his recent hip injury scare."He's looked unconvincing all evening and you get the sense Japan have recognised that."14th Jun23:32 BSTThomas Tuchel told he must change approach or England will face difficult World Cup 'battle'Thomas Tuchel will have to adjust his Englandside's approach to World Cup 2026 games due to the North American humidity. But the humidity here is real and it's something that the players are going to have to battle."The England squad have started their World Cup preparations in their base in Kansas.(Image: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.)14th Jun23:30 BSTEcuador team newsChelsea star Moises Caicedo starts for EcuadorHere's the chosen XI.What is your score prediction?14th Jun23:27 BSTIvory Coast starting teamTeam news is in.14th Jun23:17 BSTNext nations in action The fun doesn’t stop here - Ivory Coast and Ecuador get underway at 12am.That one's followed by Sweden vs Tunisia.14th Jun22:59 BSTFull-time: Netherlands 2-2 Japan.It ends all square in Dallas.A hugely entertaining clash, with both sides serving up a thrilling battle to kick off Group F.14th Jun22:51 BSTJapan are level!Wow - Kamada's header finds the back of the net from a corner.There looked to be a deflection on the way in, but Japan won't care.We're into six minutes of stoppage time.Can either side nick the three points before full-time?ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JUNE 14: Koki Ogawa #19 of Japan celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Netherlands and Japan at Dallas Stadium on June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.