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England edge towards World Cup exit despite PNG win

England edge towards World Cup exit despite PNG win
World Sports · 16:51:29 - Saturday, 31 October 2026

England moved closer to an early exit from the World Cup despite securing a victory over Papua New Guinea, according to a report by BBC Sport journalist Steve Sutcliffe.

The team has never previously failed to reach the knockout stages of the tournament, making the current situation unprecedented.

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