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Shearer Now Backs England to Win 2026 World Cup After Mexico Triumph

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England legend Alan Shearer has revealed that he now believes the Three Lions can win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He admits that before witnessing their 3-2 win over Mexico in the Round of 16, he doubted England’s chances. That performance in a hostile stadium convinced Shearer that Thomas Tuchel’s side have the character and quality to end a 60-year wait for a World Cup title. With stars like Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane in top form, he says there is genuine reason for optimism.

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K
kunle

What do you think changed England's approach against Mexico that convinced Alan Shearer they can win in 2026?

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K
kemi

Are you referring to their tactics shift or perhaps a change in player mentality that caught Shearer's eye?

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T
tolu

Flipping from doubt to belief after that Mexico game shows how much weight media legends place on high-pressure performances.

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peter

Believing England can win is one thing, yet past hype hasn't ended in trophies whenever expectations soared like this.

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I
isa

If England hopes to carry this momentum, they'll need consistency at the back and sharper finishing throughout each tournament stage.

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