Their 2026 World Cup
A goal and two assists from midfield, plus the player-of-the-match award in one of the eight games. His contribution came together in the third-place play-off against France, where he both scored and set one up.
Match by match
D. Rice played 7 matches for England, starting every one. His only goal came in the third-place play-off against France. He was named player of the match once.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group L | vs Croatia 4-2 | Started, off on 72′ · 1 assist |
| Group L | vs Ghana 0-0 | Started, played the full match · 🟨 · ★ MVP |
| Round of 32 | vs DR Congo 2-1 | Started, off on 90′ |
| Round of 16 | vs Mexico 3-2 | Started, played the full match · 🟨 |
| Quarter-finals | vs Norway 2-1 | Started, off on 46′ |
| Semi-finals | vs Argentina 1-2 | Started, off on 82′ |
| Third-place play-off | vs France 6-4 | Started, played the full match · 1 goal · 1 assist |
Who he is
- Born
- 14 January 1999 · aged 27 at the World Cup
- Birthplace
- Kingston upon Thames
- Height
- 1.88 m
Data: Wikidata (CC0).
Biography
Declan Rice (born 14 January 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team. Known for his versatility, stamina, ball-carrying and tackling, he is considered one of the best midfielders in the world. Rice began his professional career at West Ham United, having been released by Chelsea's academy, and established himself as a key first-team player by 2017. In 2022, he succeeded Mark Noble as club captain, and led the club to a UEFA Europa Conference League title the following year, as well as being named the competition's Player of the Season. After making 245 appearances for West Ham, Rice was signed by Arsenal in July 2023 for a club record fee of £100 million, making him the joint-most-expensive English player in history and going on to help them win their first Premier League title in 22 years. Eligible to play for England or the Republic of Ireland, Rice represented the latter internationally at both youth and senior levels prior to 2019.
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