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England Fixtures

23Jun
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England - 🇬🇭 Ghana
Boston Stadium, 1388 One Patriot Place, Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA
From 10:00 PM to 11:45 PM
27Jun
🇵🇦 Panama - 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
New York New Jersey Stadium, One MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
Jun 27 - Jun 28
26Sep
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England - 🇪🇸 Spain
Wembley
From 08:45 PM to 10:30 PM
29Sep
🇨🇿 Czechia - 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
Fortuna Arena
From 08:45 PM to 10:30 PM
03Oct
🇭🇷 Croatia - 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
Stadion Maksimir
From 06:00 PM to 07:45 PM

NUFC TV

Posted on Friday, 19 June 2026
Can Bruno name the Top 5 Brazilian World Cup Goalscorers since 2002? 🤔🇧🇷
Newcastle United
Posted on Wednesday, 17 June 2026
A local lad on the biggest of stages 🥹 This is his story. This is Origins 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #worldcup
Newcastle United
Posted on Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Yoane Wissa talks about playing for DR Congo at the World Cup. 🇨🇩 #fifaworldcup #football
Newcastle United
Posted on Monday, 15 June 2026
Favourite World Cup goals 🌎🏆 #newcastle #fifaworldcup #football #worldcup
Newcastle United
Posted on Sunday, 14 June 2026
Elanga chats all things #FIFAWorldCup. 🙌 This is his story. This is Origins. 🇸🇪 #fifaworldcup
Newcastle United
Posted on Sunday, 14 June 2026
Woltemade dreamed it as a kid. Now, he’s living it. This is his story. This is Origins. 🇩🇪
Newcastle United
Posted on Saturday, 13 June 2026
Bruno sits down to discuss #FIFAWorldCup 🇧🇷 #newcastle #football #brazil
Newcastle United
Posted on Friday, 12 June 2026
First World Cup memories with the lads 🌎🏆 #newcastle #football #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
Newcastle United
Posted on Thursday, 11 June 2026
Demba Ba and Saint-Maximin welcome Ewen Jaouen to the club. 😍📱 #nufc #premierleague #football
Newcastle United
Posted on Thursday, 11 June 2026
BTS: Ewen Jaouen's signing day! 🎬
Newcastle United
Posted on Thursday, 11 June 2026
Ewen Jaouen's first words as a Newcastle United player 💬🇫🇷
Newcastle United
Posted on Wednesday, 10 June 2026
A message from Ewen 🤳 #newcastle #football #premierleague #nufc
Newcastle United

Latest News

Aston Villa plotting a shock move for €65m-rated Premier League ace
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Aston Villa have been linked with a surprise move for Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade. According to a Spanish publication AS, multiple clubs are interested in signing the 24-year-old German international. Newcastle want around €65 million in order to sell the German striker, and it will b
Key dates for the Premier League 2026/27 season
Saturday, 20 June 2026
With the Premier League releasing the fixture list for the 2026/27 season, we now have a fuller picture of the campaign to come and the key dates to mark in our calendars. Here are all the important dates for this year, from the English top flight and the UEFA Champions League to the domestic cu
“I can handle it” – Newcastle United player not fazed after criticism following Howe decision
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade has insisted he can handle any criticism coming his way, despite a disappointing second half of the season at St James Park. The striker, currently at the World Cup with Germany, has been speaking to Sachsische Zeitung about a year which he admits has been
Newcastle United
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Ex-Newcastle United scout Paul Montgomery reacts to Liverpool signing Victor Munoz.
Newcastle United
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Newcastle United’s fixtures have been revealed including the Tyne-Wear derby.
Newcastle United
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Phil Cartwright discusses Yoanne Wissa scoring DR Congo's first ever World Cup goal.
Premier League Boxing Day fixture list for 2026/27
Friday, 19 June 2026
We may be in the middle of the FIFA World Cup, but eyes are turning towards the Premier League regardless after next season’s fixture list was released in full. One of the key dates in the calendar is, of course, 26th December, also known as Boxing Day in the United Kingdom. The tradition of pla
Premier League derby dates and fixtures for the 2026/27 season
Friday, 19 June 2026
The Premier League dates and fixtures for every derby in the 2026/27 season have been released. The new campaign will see Xabi Alonso begin his tenure as Chelsea manager with a West London Derby as the Blues make the short trip to Craven Cottage for a meeting with Fulham on the opening Monday ni
Premier League fixtures released as Alonso starts with London derby
Friday, 19 June 2026
The Premier League have released the fixture list for next season in full, and Xabi Alonso will begin his stint as Chelsea manager with a London derby. The Blues will make the short journey to Craven Cottage to face Fulham, who are currently without a manager, on Monday, 24th August. Arsenal wil
Newcastle United midfielder offer rejected – Need to go higher if they want to convince
Friday, 19 June 2026
Newcastle United have been linked with Atalanta’s Sergej Levak this week and they have work to do to sign him. On Thursday, Sport Witness covered Tuttomercatoweb’s information about the midfielder’s future. The outlet were confident that the Magpies have stepped forward for the Serbian, who was a

Geordie Boot Boys

NEW! Download the TalkingPoints App, create your own newsfeed and join the conversation
Thursday, 18 June 2026
The TalkingPoints app is now live!With more than 60,000 users signed up across the network and rapidly rising, there is now a live TalkingPoints app – perfect for Newcastle United fans.The app allows you to curate your own news feed for different sports and teams of your choice.There is a mix of wri
Ewen Jaouen reveals immediate thoughts on Newcastle United’s training ground after signing
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Ewen Jaouen is raring to go at Newcastle United after officially becoming their first signing of the summer. The goalkeeper has completed a move from Reims as Newcastle United look to right the wrongs of last season by moving quickly in the transfer market. Jaouen is a highly-rated young goalkeeper
Kieran Maguire’s verdict on PIF selling Newcastle United after LIV Golf U-turn
Tuesday, 09 June 2026
After plunging hundreds of billions of dollars into sport, Newcastle United owners PIF are scaling back their overseas investments.The Public Investment Fund governor and Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Ramayyan has been ordered by Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman to concentrate more on matters at
Fabrizio Romano confirms Ewen Jaouen transfer fee as Newcastle United close in
Monday, 08 June 2026
Newcastle United’s first signing of the summer is almost here, with goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen set to complete his move to the club. The Reims goalkeeper might be one of the future, but it is promising to see Newcastle United scour different markets after last summer’s mess. Indeed, Jaouen is a highly-r
Opinion: Progress at last as Newcastle United completely revamp their transfer stance
Monday, 08 June 2026
A promising quote from a source close to Newcastle United proves the club really have learned from the Alexander Isak saga. While fans might roll their eyes at the constant discourse about Isak, there’s little doubt his messy move to Liverpool proved to be a defining moment in Newcastle United’s sea
Every Newcastle United star playing at FIFA World Cup 2026 this summer
Sunday, 07 June 2026
Newcastle United will be well-represented at the 2026 World Cup. While it was a disappointing campaign for Newcastle United, their squad is still packed to the rafters with international talent. Indeed, there are good players to work with on Tyneside, which should raise hope for next season – althou
National media issue verdict on Newcastle star Dan Burn’s performance after England beat New Zealand
Sunday, 07 June 2026
Newcastle United star Dan Burn was among the many to feature during England’s friendly win over New Zealand in Tampa ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Newcastle United defender is not expected to start when the tournament rolls around but, while not to be condescending, the mere fact he’s involved i
Jordan Pickford reveals why he’s pleased Anthony Gordon left Newcastle for Barcelona
Sunday, 07 June 2026
Newcastle United selling Anthony Gordon to Barcelona has gone down very well with a certain Jordan Pickford, it seems. Pickford, of course, is something of a pantomime villain among Newcastle United fans given his strong connection to rivals Sunderland. Newcastle United supporters love little more t
Report: Why Newcastle United are concerned that Victor Munoz won't sign for them
Friday, 05 June 2026
Newcastle United are ramping up their attempts to strengthen their squad in the transfer market – but there is a concern over Osasuna forward Victor Munoz. Following the sale of Anthony Gordon, Newcastle United are looking to add to their squad. Munoz is said to be a leading transfer target. The 22-
Newcastle United insider reacts amid Lewis Hall to Manchester United transfer rumours
Thursday, 04 June 2026
It seems the idea that Lewis Hall could actually leave Newcastle United this summer is remote despite frequent links with Manchester United. Frankly, it’s now hard to see how this doesn’t result in a new contract for Hall at Newcastle United – although the club have certainly been here before. Indee

The Mag

This Newcastle United transfer window jigsaw still has number of pieces to go before we see full picture
Sunday, 21 June 2026
I am not a jigsaw person, I don’t have the patience.Speaking of patience, or rather the lack of it, the summer 2026 Newcastle United transfer window officially opened six days ago (Monday 15 June 2026).An early signing of France Under 21 goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Stade de Reims in a £24m deal, the
Tottenham and Newcastle United now in talks on Sandro Tonali deal
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Tottenham Hotspur have opened talks with Newcastle United over a deal for Sandro Tonali according to the usually very reliable David Ornstein of The Athletic.Ohers in the media were claiming late Saturday that Spurs had seen an £80m bid turned down by Newcastle United.Meanwhile, David Ornstein with
Day eleven of the 2026 World Cup finals with now 3 through and 3 eliminated
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Welcome to day eleven of the 2026 World Cup finals.We are aiming to bring you a daily round up of the matches to come and recent results.There are 48 countries at these 2026 World Cup finals, the most there has ever been. The matches to take place across Mexico, Canada and the USA.The 48 teams are d
These embarrassing Nick Woltemade claims simply sum up where we are at these days with the media
Sunday, 21 June 2026
You may have noticed a new rush of media claims on Nick Woltemade set to leave Newcastle United this summer.With this type of thing, it is often difficult to track down where the original ‘exclusive’ came from.The modern day media operate in a very transparent, if not honest, way. In that the vast m
Dan Burn questions whether Elliot Anderson would be England starter if he’d stayed at Newcastle United
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Dan Burn has been talking about Elliot Anderson.The Newcastle United defender put up by England to speak to the media.Dan Burn asked about his fellow Geordie and England colleague. “He is very composed and nothing really seems to faze Elliot from what I have seen. From him coming through as a kid, t
Brilliant Anthony Elanga World Cup goal and cameo a glimpse of future possibilities
Sunday, 21 June 2026
What a moment for Anthony Elanga at the World Cup.A shame that Sweden had already just gone 4-0 down before his introduction.The Newcastle United winger was one of three subs brought on with 56 minutes gone and a few minutes later the ball was in the back of the Netherlands net.Sweden on the transit
Newcastle United have now turned down derisory transfer bid for Sandro Tonali
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Newcastle United has knocked back a derisory offer for Sandro Tonali.A lot of speculation about the United midfielder at the moment.Whether he does end up leaving St James’ Park or not, it won’t be for this paltry transfer bid.Tottenham reported to have offered only £80m for the Italy international.
Paraguay boss doesn’t hold back with Miguel Almiron after red card nightmare
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Miguel Almiron made World Cup history in San Francisco.A dream start for Paraguay against Turkey in their second group game, as it only took 64 seconds for Galarza to give them the lead.Juts before half-time though, Miguel Almiron becoming the first player to ever be shown a red card at a World Cup
Nick Woltemade gives some intelligent perspective on what has happened
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Nick Woltemade has been talking to the media in Germany.The 24-year-old speaking about both Newcastle United and his national team.The 6ft 6 striker asked by RND about how things are going ahead of Germany taking on Ivory Coast.Nick Woltemade having been left out of the starting eleven for Germany i
Former Newcastle United striker moves to Dutch top tier club
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Moving on from Valarenga, former Newcastle United striker Elias Sorensen has now signed for PEC Zwolle.The 26-year-old bought in ahead of the 2026/27 season.PEC Zwolle with an official statement: ‘Elias Sørensen (26) will strengthen PEC Zwolle. The Danish attacker is being acquired from Vålerenga IF

Latest News

Newcastle reject Spurs bid of about £80m for Tonali - BBC
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Newcastle reject Spurs bid of about £80m for TonaliBBCTottenham and Newcastle United now in talks on Sandro Tonali dealThe MagArsenal In Talks with Newcastle for Star Midfielder Transfer: ReportSB Nation
Newcastle United transfer news LIVE: Napoli join race for Magpies target, Tonali future latest - Chronicle Live
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Newcastle United transfer news LIVE: Napoli join race for Magpies target, Tonali future latestChronicle Live
Jermaine Jenas urges Arsenal to sign £85m star and Man Utd's Marcus Rashford - Metro.co.uk
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Jermaine Jenas urges Arsenal to sign £85m star and Man Utd's Marcus RashfordMetro.co.uk
Dan Burn makes good point about Elliot Anderson's career after forced Newcastle exit - NUFC Blog
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Dan Burn makes good point about Elliot Anderson's career after forced Newcastle exitNUFC Blog
Nick Woltemade gives some intelligent perspective on what has happened - The Mag
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Nick Woltemade gives some intelligent perspective on what has happenedThe Mag
Nick Woltemade speaks out on Newcastle United role after life-changing year - 'I can handle it' - Chronicle Live
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Nick Woltemade speaks out on Newcastle United role after life-changing year - 'I can handle it'Chronicle Live
Newcastle United duo's World Cup patience set to be rewarded after historic shock - Chronicle Live
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Newcastle United duo's World Cup patience set to be rewarded after historic shockChronicle Live
Liverpool sign Spain winger Munoz from Osasuna as Iraola era begins - TNT Sports
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Liverpool sign Spain winger Munoz from Osasuna as Iraola era beginsTNT Sports
Newcastle Want to Sign Prolific £52m Winger After Victor Munoz Hijack - GiveMeSport
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Newcastle Want to Sign Prolific £52m Winger After Victor Munoz HijackGiveMeSport
NUFC £60m announcement imminent after Victor Munoz fumble & Sandro Tonali Spurs bid - Shields Gazette
Sunday, 21 June 2026
NUFC £60m announcement imminent after Victor Munoz fumble & Sandro Tonali Spurs bidShields Gazette
'Alexander Isak can change everything at Liverpool - I loved him at Newcastle' - Liverpool Echo
Sunday, 21 June 2026
'Alexander Isak can change everything at Liverpool - I loved him at Newcastle'Liverpool Echo
Latest. Newcastle United's 2026/27 Premier League fixtures released - Newcastle United
Friday, 19 June 2026
Latest. Newcastle United's 2026/27 Premier League fixtures releasedNewcastle United
How difficult Newcastle United early 2026/27 Premier League fixtures are compared to other 19 clubs - The Mag
Saturday, 20 June 2026
How difficult Newcastle United early 2026/27 Premier League fixtures are compared to other 19 clubsThe Mag
Revealed: Liverpool's 2026-27 Premier League fixture list - Liverpool FC
Friday, 19 June 2026
Revealed: Liverpool's 2026-27 Premier League fixture listLiverpool FC
Newcastle's dream defence as Eddie Howe gets £88m boost and Lewis Hall decision made - The Mirror
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Newcastle's dream defence as Eddie Howe gets £88m boost and Lewis Hall decision madeThe Mirror
Trio of Premier League clubs 'interested' in Leeds United-linked playmaker - Yorkshire Post
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Trio of Premier League clubs 'interested' in Leeds United-linked playmakerYorkshire Post
Dan Burn questions whether Elliot Anderson would be England starter if he’d stayed at Newcastle United - The Mag
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Dan Burn questions whether Elliot Anderson would be England starter if he’d stayed at Newcastle UnitedThe Mag
Sandro Tonali transfer news: Tottenham's £80m bid rejected by Newcastle for Italy midfielder - Sky Sports
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Sandro Tonali transfer news: Tottenham's £80m bid rejected by Newcastle for Italy midfielderSky Sports
Newcastle United respond to £75m Tottenham bid for Sandro Tonali - Metro.co.uk
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Newcastle United respond to £75m Tottenham bid for Sandro TonaliMetro.co.uk
Tottenham Hotspur's £80m bid for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali has been rejected - Sky Sports
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Tottenham Hotspur's £80m bid for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali has been rejectedSky Sports
Ex-Newcastle United owner Amanda Staveley opens 'exploratory' takeover talks with new club - Chronicle Live
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Ex-Newcastle United owner Amanda Staveley opens 'exploratory' takeover talks with new clubChronicle Live
How I feel as a Newcastle United fan after my own ‘Christian Eriksen’ incident the other day - The Mag
Saturday, 20 June 2026
How I feel as a Newcastle United fan after my own ‘Christian Eriksen’ incident the other dayThe Mag
Sandro Tonali's best transfer option is a no-brainer after Spurs snub and Arsenal decision - Chronicle Live
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Sandro Tonali's best transfer option is a no-brainer after Spurs snub and Arsenal decisionChronicle Live
These embarrassing Nick Woltemade claims simply sum up where we are at these days with the media - The Mag
Sunday, 21 June 2026
These embarrassing Nick Woltemade claims simply sum up where we are at these days with the mediaThe Mag

Premier League News

What next for £70m Fofana at Chelsea? - BBC
Sunday, 21 June 2026
What next for £70m Fofana at Chelsea?BBC
Sports News, Transfers, Scores | Watch Live Sport - Sky Sports
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Sports News, Transfers, Scores | Watch Live SportSky Sports
In-demand Hayden Hackney sent ‘wrong club’ transfer warning amid Man Utd links - with Middlesbrough playmaker urged to be ‘careful’ as Premier League interest builds - Goal.com
Sunday, 21 June 2026
In-demand Hayden Hackney sent ‘wrong club’ transfer warning amid Man Utd links - with Middlesbrough playmaker urged to be ‘careful’ as Premier League interest buildsGoal.com
Man United get transfer green light to sign ex-Premier League midfielder for free - Manchester Evening News
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Man United get transfer green light to sign ex-Premier League midfielder for freeManchester Evening News
Sandro Tonali price tag is proof Premier League transfer market is out of control - The Mirror
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Sandro Tonali price tag is proof Premier League transfer market is out of controlThe Mirror
Transfer news LIVE: Olise to Real Madrid update as Nmecha chased by Premier League duo - Transfermarkt
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Transfer news LIVE: Olise to Real Madrid update as Nmecha chased by Premier League duoTransfermarkt
‘Most annoying man in football’ responsible for Declan Rice taking on corner duties - with Premier League champions Arsenal & World Cup hopefuls England benefitting from big call - Goal.com
Sunday, 21 June 2026
‘Most annoying man in football’ responsible for Declan Rice taking on corner duties - with Premier League champions Arsenal & World Cup hopefuls England benefitting from big callGoal.com
Declan Rice reveals hamstring nerve pain has affected him for six months - The Telegraph
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Declan Rice reveals hamstring nerve pain has affected him for six monthsThe Telegraph
England want to play Premier League football at this World Cup. It may not be that easy - The Athletic - The New York Times
Friday, 19 June 2026
England want to play Premier League football at this World Cup. It may not be that easy - The AthleticThe New York Times
Premier League fixtures list: Dates & full schedule for every club in 2026-27 - BBC
Friday, 19 June 2026
Premier League fixtures list: Dates & full schedule for every club in 2026-27BBC
Manchester United and Man City 2026/27 fixtures in full as early-season derby day awaits - Manchester Evening News
Friday, 19 June 2026
Manchester United and Man City 2026/27 fixtures in full as early-season derby day awaitsManchester Evening News
Official: United's 2026/27 Premier League fixtures - Manchester United Website
Friday, 19 June 2026
Official: United's 2026/27 Premier League fixturesManchester United Website
Steven Gerrard warned off Premier League job as ex-team-mate worried he'd get sacked - liverpoolecho.co.uk
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Steven Gerrard warned off Premier League job as ex-team-mate worried he'd get sackedliverpoolecho.co.uk
Ipswich Town's dream Premier League lineup under Gary O'Neil - Planet Football
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Ipswich Town's dream Premier League lineup under Gary O'NeilPlanet Football
Key Leeds rivals reach new manager agreement after shock exit - Yorkshire Evening Post
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Key Leeds rivals reach new manager agreement after shock exitYorkshire Evening Post
Arsenal's 2026/27 Premier League fixture list - Arsenal.com
Friday, 19 June 2026
Arsenal's 2026/27 Premier League fixture listArsenal.com
Jermaine Jenas urges Arsenal to sign £85m star and Man Utd's Marcus Rashford - Metro.co.uk
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Jermaine Jenas urges Arsenal to sign £85m star and Man Utd's Marcus RashfordMetro.co.uk
Transfer news LIVE: Barcola to Arsenal approved; Man Utd £130m deal; Tonali bid - London Evening Standard
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Transfer news LIVE: Barcola to Arsenal approved; Man Utd £130m deal; Tonali bidLondon Evening Standard
Promoted teams: An in-depth look at Coventry City, Hull City and Ipswich Town - Liverpool FC
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Promoted teams: An in-depth look at Coventry City, Hull City and Ipswich TownLiverpool FC
Jurgen Klopp blasts former Premier League star 'not worth mentioning' over scathing Virgil van Dijk criticism - The Sun
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Jurgen Klopp blasts former Premier League star 'not worth mentioning' over scathing Virgil van Dijk criticismThe Sun
Enzo Maresca proven right over World Cup star as 'tactical magpie' tipped for Premier League return - talkSPORT
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Enzo Maresca proven right over World Cup star as 'tactical magpie' tipped for Premier League returntalkSPORT
Pompey rivals plotting £4m swoop as Middlesbrough eye Crystal Palace sensation - portsmouth.co.uk
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Pompey rivals plotting £4m swoop as Middlesbrough eye Crystal Palace sensationportsmouth.co.uk
Reds midfielder ‘considers time at Liverpool over’ as Euro giants ‘push hard’ for transfer - Football365
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Reds midfielder ‘considers time at Liverpool over’ as Euro giants ‘push hard’ for transferFootball365
How Hull City's Premier League fixtures rank as every club's start graded hardest to easiest - Hull Live
Sunday, 21 June 2026
How Hull City's Premier League fixtures rank as every club's start graded hardest to easiestHull Live

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BetVictor betting offer: Back England to win the World Cup at 100/1 - MyBettingSites.Co.UK
21/06/2026
BetVictor betting offer: Back England to win the World Cup at 100/1 MyBettingSites.Co.UK
Thomas Tuchel deploys bizarre hi-tech HOODIE to battle scorching World Cup heat - The Sun
21/06/2026
Thomas Tuchel deploys bizarre hi-tech HOODIE to battle scorching World Cup heat The Sun
Declan Rice reveals he has played through hamstring nerve pain for six months - The Guardian
21/06/2026
Declan Rice reveals he has played through hamstring nerve pain for six months The Guardian