News, goals, and analysis – only on the official A BOLA app. World Cup The England manager, Thomas Tuchel, had a scare during the celebrations in the locker room after qualifying for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. Defender John Stones, with the help of Declan Rice, decided to play a prank on the German coach by pretending to have a shoulder injury. The playful moment occurred while the players celebrated their 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca. John Stones grabbed his right shoulder, simulating pain, with Rice alerting the manager. Tuchel’s reaction was one of immediate concern as he observed what was happening, especially since just minutes earlier Jordan Henderson had suffered a serious wrist injury while jumping over an advertising panel during the celebrations. However, the apprehension lasted only a few seconds. The defender, wearing jersey number 5, dropped the act and started dancing to the music playing in the locker room, revealing that it was all just a joke. John Stones 🕺😂 The energy in the changing room last night 🔥 pic.twitter.com/m Kq Id1pny J With the victory over Mexico, England will face Norway, who eliminated Brazil. The quarter-final match is scheduled for next Saturday in Miami.
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