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Declan Rice

England midfielder who sustained a calf injury against Ghana and illness before the World Cup quarter-final against Norway.

2026-04-282026-09-13

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    England boss Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice spent most of the three days before their World Cup quarter-final win against Norway in bed with sickness.

    Rice in bed for nearly three days before Norway game – Tuchel
  3. Joy Online

    Tuchel was forced into half-time changes, replacing the influential Declan Rice, who has been struggling with illness and injury, as well as Noni Madueke, sending on Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka.

    2026 World Cup: England come from behind to beat Norway and reach semi-final
  4. Joy Online

    And being match-winners like Bellingham, Kane – they have several options on the wings which means that if one doesn’t have the day, another comes in and then obviously does something good, then steady out in the middle of the park with Elliot Anderson and Declan Rice.” Norway ha

    England favourites to reach semis, says Norway boss
  5. Joy Online

    The central defender raised concerns over his availability ahead of this weekend’s tie in Miami after he was confirmed as one of four players – including Henderson, Declan Rice and Reece James – who did not train in the team’s first session since Sunday’s win over Mexico.

    Henderson not ruled out of World Cup despite breaking arm
  6. Joy Online

    Reece James, Djed Spence, Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Quansah and midfielder Declan Rice have all featured as right-sided defenders during the World Cup.

    FA considering appeal after Quansah red card
  7. June 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Declan Rice is expected to be available to start England’s World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo on Wednesday.

    Rice set for England start against DR Congo
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    England dominated possession early through Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice, but Ghana’s midfield trio of Partey, Sibo, and Caleb Yirenkyi kept the Three Lions at bay.

    2026 FIFA World Cup: We have won nothing yet, target is 1/16th round… Queiroz tells fans after England stalemate
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Declan Rice corroborated the position of his coach, also indicating a feeling that every corner awarded England could result in a goal; in essence, predicting a cricket score against Ghana.

    The God of Daniel spoke for Black Stars against Three Lions
  11. Joy Online

    England will assess the fitness of Reece James and Declan Rice before their final World Cup group game against Panama.

    England’s James and Rice to have fitness assessed
  12. Joy Online

    It is a story that defies belief, a player from the Ghana Premier League shutting out world-class talent, including Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice.

    From career-threatening injury to Ghana’s World Cup heroics : Benjamin Asare’s miracle rise

Thursday 27 August

  1. Bruno Fernandes wins PFA Player of the Year award

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year after providing a Premier League-record 21 assists in the 2025-26 season alongside nine goals. Khadija Shaw of Manchester City was named Women's Player of the Year for the second time after scoring 21 goals in the Women's Super League.

    27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Antoine Semenyo first Ghanaian in PFA Team of Year

    Antoine Semenyo has become the first Ghanaian player named to the PFA Premier League Team of the Year following an impressive 2025/26 campaign with Manchester City. The forward's selection represents a landmark moment for Ghanaian football and caps a remarkable period since his move to the club.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 8 August

  1. Arsenal sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle for £75m

    Arsenal have signed 28-year-old Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75m on a four-year deal. Guimaraes, who captained Newcastle, said he wanted to experience a new challenge and join the Premier League champions.

    8 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 July

  1. Arsenal defender Timber leaves pre-season for injury check

    Dutch defender Jurrien Timber has left Arsenal's pre-season camp in Spain for a check-up on his long-standing groin injury; the BBC reports this is part of his rehabilitation timeline and not a fresh setback. Arsenal face multiple injury concerns ahead of the new season, with centre back William Saliba out due to a back injury and several other players likely to miss the start after their World Cup participation.

    30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 20 July

  1. England defeats France 6-4, finishes third at 2026 World Cup

    England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating France 6-4 in a bronze-medal playoff in Miami, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham setting a new England World Cup scoring record.

    20 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Saturday 18 July

  1. Saka hat-trick leads England past France in World Cup bronze final

    England defeated France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze final at Miami Stadium, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham securing victory as France mounted a comeback inspired by Kylian Mbappe.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Didi Dramani previews England-Argentina World Cup semi-final tactics

    Former Hearts of Oak boss Mas-Ud Didi Dramani provides a tactical breakdown of England and Argentina's strategies ahead of their 2026 World Cup semi-final clash on Wednesday, with the winner to face Spain in the final.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. England faces Argentina in World Cup semifinal

    England bid to end Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back World Cups and reach their first final in six decades as they face holders Argentina in a World Cup semifinal. The match marks the first competitive meeting between the sides since 2002 and the first time Messi has ever played against England.

    15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Henderson and Quansah absent for England's Argentina World Cup semi-final

    Jordan Henderson is unavailable while recovering from arm surgery sustained celebrating Mexico's defeat, and defender Jarell Quansah is suspended after a red card in the same match. Head coach Thomas Tuchel is considering retaining the same back four from the quarter-final win over Norway.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. England's O'Reilly and Rice available for Argentina World Cup semi-final

    Nico O'Reilly is expected to be available for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina despite picking up a hamstring problem in the quarter-final win over Norway. Declan Rice is thought to be fully recovered from a sickness bug that sidelined him before the quarter-final.

    14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 12 July

  1. England beat Norway in World Cup quarter-final despite Rice illness

    England boss Thomas Tuchel said midfielder Declan Rice spent most of three days in bed with sickness before England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice to set up a semi-final against Argentina.

    12 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 11 July

  1. England reach 2026 World Cup semi-final after beating Norway

    Jude Bellingham scored twice to inspire England to a comeback extra-time victory over Norway in the quarter-final in Miami, sending them into the last four where they will face either Argentina or Switzerland.

    11 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Norway boss: England favourites but not big favourites for semis

    Norway manager Stale Solbakken told BBC Sport that England are favourites to reach the World Cup semi-finals ahead of their quarter-final meeting on Saturday in Miami. Norway has advanced to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1998, knocking out Brazil in the last 16.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Henderson not ruled out of World Cup after arm surgery

    Jordan Henderson underwent surgery on a broken arm sustained during England's 3–2 victory over Mexico but has not been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup; exploring the possibility of playing in a cast remains under consideration.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. FA considers appeal of Quansah red card after Balogun precedent

    The Football Association is considering whether to appeal England defender Jarell Quansah's red card from Sunday's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico after the United States successfully had striker Folarin Balogun's suspension overturned through Fifa's article 27 clause, which allows the governing body to make decisions without meeting other criteria.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 28 June

  1. Declan Rice expected to start England's World Cup knockout tie versus DR Congo

    England midfielder Declan Rice is expected to return to the starting lineup for the last-32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday after being rested against Panama due to a calf injury sustained in the draw with Ghana. England manager Thomas Tuchel faces significant uncertainty at right-back, with Reece James unlikely to return this tournament and Jarell Quansah doubtful for the DR Congo game due to an ankle injury.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. Ghana holds England 0-0 at 2026 World Cup group stage

    Ghana drew 0-0 with England in their second Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, leaving the Black Stars second in the group with four points. Coach Carlos Queiroz told fans the team's target remains reaching the knockout stage, with matches against Croatia and Panama still to play.

    25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Ghana faces England in 2026 World Cup group stage

    The Ghanaian Times compares Ghana's group-stage encounter with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the biblical story of Daniel in the Lions' Den, drawing a parallel between Daniel's faith and the Black Stars' challenge against a stronger opponent after Ghana opened with victories against Croatia and Panama.

    25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. England assess James, Rice fitness ahead of Panama

    Declan Rice limped out of England's goalless draw against Ghana with a left calf injury requiring assessment and rest before Saturday's World Cup group match against Panama, while Reece James will also be checked by medics despite completing the Ghana game.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Ghanaian goalkeeper Benjamin Asare shines at 2026 World Cup

    Benjamin Asare, a 33-year-old Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, has emerged as Ghana's standout player at the World Cup, producing back-to-back clean sheets against Panama and England, including six saves and shutting out England's attack including Harry Kane in his first two World Cup appearances. His rise comes after an ankle injury in 2021 during a city derby that sidelined him for 18 months, nearly ending his career.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. England draws with Ghana in 2026 World Cup Group L

    England and Ghana drew 0–0 in their second Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England midfielder Declan Rice praised Ghana's defensive organisation, and both teams sit level on four points in the group standings.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana holds England to goalless draw in World Cup 2026

    Ghana's defensive display earned a 0–0 draw with England at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both teams remain in the top two of Group L and can secure a Round of 32 spot with a point from their final matches against Panama and Croatia respectively.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana draws 0-0 with England in 2026 World Cup

    Ghana's Black Stars held England to a 0-0 draw in their second Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving both teams on four points with Ghana second in the group. The result brings Ghana closer to the Round of 32, with a Panama-Croatia draw on Tuesday guaranteeing their qualification.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana faces England in 2026 World Cup group stage

    Ghana and England, each with three points from their opening matches, meet in the second group game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium; a win for either side could secure automatic progression to the knockout phase.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Black Stars must play fearlessly against England, Code Micky says

    Content creator Code Micky has advised Ghana's football team to approach the England match with a winning mindset, disciplined aggression, and mental courage rather than defensive play. He argues that the Black Stars' midfielders can dictate the game's tempo if they press aggressively and maintain mental discipline to avoid costly fouls.

    23 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 22 June

  1. Partey fit for Ghana's England World Cup Group L match

    Midfielder Thomas Partey has declared himself ready to play in Ghana's upcoming World Cup fixture against England after missing the opening 1-0 victory over Panama due to visa complications. The 33-year-old Villarreal player said he is prepared to strengthen Ghana's midfield as the team looks to build on momentum toward the knockout stage.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. England players set to shake hands with Partey before World Cup match

    England players are expected to shake hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before Tuesday's World Cup Group L clash in Boston, despite Partey facing criminal charges in the UK. The FA has not issued guidance to players on pre-match handshakes, and manager Thomas Tuchel stressed that England's focus should remain on football rather than off-field matters.

    22 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Sunday 21 June

  1. England players free to decide on Partey handshake at World Cup

    England's FA will not direct players on whether to shake hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before their FIFA World Cup Group D match on Tuesday. Partey, who faces criminal charges in England but denies all allegations, is expected to feature after visa issues ruled him out of Ghana's opening win over Panama.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. Ghana beats Panama in World Cup qualifier, fans celebrate

    Ghana defeated Panama in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L match in Toronto, securing a late goal through Caleb Yirenkyi to keep alive their hopes of progressing from the group stage. Supporters across the country celebrated the victory as a timely boost for the Black Stars' tournament hopes.

    19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. England beats Croatia 4-2 in World Cup Group L opener

    Harry Kane scored twice as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in a World Cup Group L match, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also scoring. The victory came in a heavyweight clash at Dallas Stadium, with Croatia twice drawing level before England pulled away.

    19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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