Inglaterra busca romper una preocupante racha ante selecciones europeas en el Mundial

England enters the World Cup quarterfinals hoping to end a troubling trend after being eliminated in five of its last six knockout matches against European opponents, including a 2-1 loss to France in 2022.

England heads into the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals carrying a statistic it hopes to erase. The Three Lions have been eliminated in five of their last six World Cup knockout matches against European opponents.

Their most recent setback came at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where they suffered a 2-1 defeat to France in the quarterfinals. The match is remembered for Harry Kane's missed late penalty that denied England a chance to force extra time.

Despite that history, England enters this year's quarterfinals with renewed confidence after advancing past Mexico in the Round of 16. The squad combines experienced leaders with an exciting new generation determined to change the narrative.

For England, reaching the semifinals would mean more than simply advancing in the tournament. It would also represent a significant breakthrough against Europe's elite and help erase years of frustration on the biggest stage.

With the memories of previous eliminations still fresh, the Three Lions have another opportunity to prove they can overcome one of the most persistent obstacles in their World Cup history.