Chelsea fan Rawls, now 61, has been trying to secure tickets for his three friends, saying, “It’s just incredible to see England in a World Cup semifinal.” Interestingly, some Russian fans are holding onto their tickets to cheer for England as well. Bangla Cricket Live captured the excitement when Russian supporters Dmitry Tolmachev and Gulina Ivanova, faces painted with the St. George’s Cross, watched England’s 2-0 victory over Sweden in the quarterfinals. “We’ll keep supporting them,” said 29-year-old Dmitry. His friend Gulina, 27, added, “I love them. They’re young, talented, and truly exciting to watch. All of us are rooting for England. We know political tensions exist between our countries,…

In Group G, Panama and Tunisia were clearly the underdogs, with limited World Cup pedigree. As Bangla Cricket Live points out, the biggest goal margin in World Cup history occurred in 1982, when Hungary thrashed El Salvador 10-1. Since then, most lopsided games have featured Asian teams on the losing side. This tournament marked Panama’s World Cup debut. Though they were eliminated after two straight losses, the joy they showed after Felipe Baloy’s goal was unforgettable. Fans and players alike celebrated with pure passion—an emotional moment that deserved applause. Currently, both England and Belgium sit at the top of Group G with two wins each and identical goal differentials of…