England get their 2026 World Cup campaign up and running on Wednesday night, one of the last nations to take to the field for their first game in Mexico, Canada and the United States of America.

It has been a thrilling start to the biggest tournament in history and the Three Lions will look to make their mark after impressive performances on Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning by two of the favourites to win the tournament – France and Argentina.

Now, Thomas Tuchel will be looking on his side to follow suit as they aim to end 60 years of hurt by lifting the trophy for only the second time come July 19.

Four England stars were left at home

Tuchel has already made some bold calls in the build-up to the tournament, leaving some big-name players at home when naming his 26-man squad.

Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Harry Maguire and Trent Alexander-Arnold were all left to watch the tournament at home as the German head coach made some ruthless decisions. And it will be interesting to see what starting lineup he chooses for the Three Lions’ opener against Croatia on Wednesday night, with some key decisions to be made. The biggest talking points would appear to be in the three spots behind captain and striker Harry Kane.

Former England striker Michael Owen has suggested the decisions facing Tuchel are not as thought-provoking as people may think, because he should “play them all” in the three spots behind Kane to help England lift the trophy.

Speaking in his Daily Mail World Cup column, Owen said: “This may sound radical, but here is my plan for England to win the World Cup – change the three attacking players behind Harry Kane at half-time.

“We know conditions are going to be limiting and we have seen that already with the temperatures in North America and Mexico. Thomas Tuchel has also warned about matches being slow and potentially won by his ‘special teams’ from the bench late in the game. I agree with him – this World Cup will be won by attacking players who are fresh.

Owen think Tuchel’s selection dilemma is not an issue

“So why not quicken things up and play to our strengths? There is so much debate as to who should play on the left, who should play in the middle, who should play on the right. It is because we have brilliant options in all of those positions.

“My solution – play them all! If it is Anthony Gordon who starts on the left, tell him: ‘forget about conserving energy, you’ve got 45 minutes, give it everything you’ve got, empty the tank’. Then, at half-time, on comes Marcus Rashford. Make one player from two. This rotation also means they can go again a few days later.

“It can be the same at No 10. Be it Jude Bellingham or Morgan Rogers who starts, send them out with the same message – don’t pace yourself, run yourself into the ground and get us ahead.”

The food and drink prices at this year’s US Open have drawn widespread criticism after they emerged on social media.

Some have even compared the costs to the sky-high charges being levied on fans at the ongoing 2026 football World Cup, which will run alongside the major.

The price of concessions at big sporting events and concerts is frequently discussed in modern times, with the surprisingly cheap fare on offer at The Masters each year being the exception to an increasingly more expensive rule.

Journalist Josh Carpenter posted a series of photos on social media which revealed the prices. The images have been met with cries of “robbery” and “yikes” and “bring back The Masters!”

Food and Drink Prices at the 2026 US Open Golf

Every alcoholic beverage, including beer, will run into double digits (in local currency) at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York this week.

The official beer of the Open is Corona Premium, and enjoying one of those will be $12.95 (£9.65), as will the alternatives Modelo and Coors Light.

Don’t fancy a beer? In that case, canned cocktails and canned wine come in at $14.45 (£10.77), and basic cocktails like Jack Daniel’s and a mixer are going to hit the attendees at $15.95 (£11.89) a piece.

Soft drinks are slightly more reasonable, but still pricey compared to their typical cost.

A bottle of water will apparently set you back $6.45 (£4.81), while soft drinks like Sprite and Coca-Cola will cost $3.79 (£2.83) for a single can.

It is the same story with the food being served at the event; snacks like Kind Bars will be $3.69 (£2.75), and if spectators want to indulge in a single pretzel, that will be $7.49 (£5.58). If you were after something a bit more fulfilling than that, a Caesar salad will be $10.95 (£8.16) and adding chicken will be a dollar. A turkey sandwich will be $12.59 (£9.39), and a foot-long hot dog is going to cost almost $20! (£15).

How Do The US Open Food and Drink Prices Compare With The 2026 World Cup?

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These prices are obviously ridiculous, but they do seem very aligned with what is being seen across the USA, Canada and Mexico during the World Cup. Prices for tickets were already something of a concern going into the tournament, with backlash coming from all angles during the build-up.

Photos circulating on X showcase the prices for concessions at multiple host stadiums, such as MetLife; a bottle of water is $5, and a soft drink is $6. Beers are priced at $16, and canned cocktails and seltzers will set back fans $19 (£14.16).

Food is no better with a chicken-tenders and fries combo meal with a Coca-Cola, which is priced at $19. If you visit the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, you can expect to pay $20 (£15) for a match-day pizza or $24 (£18) for a meatball sub!

Considering the prices for tickets are already emptying spectators’ pockets, they will be disappointed looking at the price boards if they fancy some refreshments.

Tottenham are set to make a concrete offer to sign a new forward in the summer transfer window, according to reports from Germany.

In the opening weeks of the summer, Tottenham heavily focused on strengthening their defence after a disappointing few years.

Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson both arrived at the club on free transfers, adding experience and defensive solidity to Roberto De Zerbi’s side.

Attention has quickly turned to strengthening their midfield and attack, with Spurs looking to bring in reinforcements in multiple positions this summer.

After finishing 17th in the Premier League two seasons on the bounce, new additions are needed, especially if they want to help De Zerbi fully implement his style of play.

Tottenham Set to Make Offer for New Forward

According to a report from Bild in Germany, Tottenham are set to make a concrete offer to sign Koln forward Said El Mala in the summer transfer window.

De Zerbi is believed to be very fond of the attacker, who enjoyed a phenomenal season in the Bundesliga despite being just 19 years old.

El Mala, who has been described as a ‘one in a million talent’, contributed 17 goals and assists combined in what was his first season playing top-flight football.

El Mala’s versatility could attract Tottenham to the German youngster. He’s predominantly played on the left-hand side of attack during his career, but can also play on the right, through the middle as a number 10, and even as a centre forward.

The 19-year-old was close to joining Brentford, but he has informed the club that he doesn’t want to join, despite having an agreement. That means his future is completely open again.

Tottenham Working on Multiple Deals

GIVEMESPORT sources have confirmed that Tottenham are willing to pay in the region of £85m to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali in the summer transfer window.

De Zerbi in particular is pushing to bring the Italian midfielder to North London, with Spurs already holding talks with Tonali.

Spurs have also reached an agreement with Brighton over a move to sign Jan Paul van Hecke in a £52m deal.

Tottenham certainly aren’t messing around after already bringing Senesi and Robertson to the club as they look to head back in the right direction after a difficult couple of years.