Englands White plays both hero and villain in comeback match against Switzerland
March 28, 2026 • Al Jazeera
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England drew 1-1 with Uruguay at Wembley Stadium on Friday in a pre-World Cup friendly match. Ben White scored the opening goal for England, but his team’s lead was short-lived as he gave away a penalty in stoppage time. The penalty was converted by Federico Valverde, leveling the score.
In other matches, Germany defeated Switzerland 4-3 at home, with Florian Wirtz scoring two goals and making two more assists. The Swiss had taken an early lead, but Wirtz’s performance helped Germany come from behind twice to win.
The Netherlands also won a match, beating Norway 2-1 in Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Mikel Oyarzabal scored two impressive goals for Spain in their 3-0 win over Serbia.
Germany’s victory marked the team’s sixth consecutive win, with Wirtz’s performance being a key factor. The Liverpool midfielder’s goal from 30 meters out was described as “stunning” by observers.
Oyarzabal continued his scoring streak for Spain, netting two goals in their match against Serbia. His second goal was an unstoppable left-foot shot from distance, taking his international tally to 26 goals in 53 appearances.
The matches were part of a series of pre-World Cup friendlies, providing teams with opportunities to test themselves before the tournament begins.
Source: Al Jazeera