Waiting for the next World Cup is like waiting for a kettle to boil: it feels eternal, but you know it’ll happen. You can fill the time by watching old highlights—remember that 2018 semi-final against Croatia? Ugh, I still feel that pang. Or you can argue with your mate Dave about whether Gareth Southgate’s waistcoats were lucky or just stylish.
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Pro tip: Avoid reading online forums during the wait. They’ll have you convinced that England is doomed because a 17-year-old prospect pulled a hamstring in training. It’s mostly noise, like your neighbor’s leaf blower at 7 a.m. Instead, focus on the Premier League and pretend every match is a mini-dress rehearsal for the big show.
What About the Women’s World Cup?
Oh, you clever person—I nearly forgot. The Lionesses are already qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup? Wait, no, that’s not until 2027. But hey, the 2026 Women’s World Cup was a blast, right? England’s women’s team plays next in the 2027 tournament in Brazil. So if you’re hungry for England action sooner, the women’s qualifying starts in 2026 too. It’s like getting a second pizza when you thought you only had one order.
For the men’s team, though, the next game you can really get excited about is the first group match in June 2026. That’s about a two-year wait. It’s the same amount of time it takes to grow a decent beard or learn to play the guitar badly. You can handle it.
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