England Fans Praised but UK Incidents Rise

England supporters, UK Football Policing Unit and U.S. police.
After England’s World Cup group-stage matches in the United States.

England fans in the United States have been praised for excellent behaviour, with no reported violence or disorder linked to supporters. However, football-related incidents in England and Wales have risen compared with Euro 2024 and the 2022 World Cup.

The UK Football Policing Unit said five England fans were arrested in America, with only two arrests at a World Cup match. Domestically, police recorded 463 football-related incidents and 88 arrests during the same stage.