Keely Hodgkinson Backs England for World Cup Glory Ahead of Blockbuster Clash

LONDON, UK — Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson has sent a passionate message of support to England ahead of their high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final showdown, urging Thomas Tuchel's side to write their names into sporting history.

The 24-year-old British athletics superstar—who grew up attending school alongside Lionesses forward Ella Toone—has been avidly following the Three Lions' run through the tournament in North America. Speaking to The Sun, Hodgkinson praised the national team's resilience during their dramatic quarter-final victory and drew parallels between world-class track running and high-pressure football.

Drawing on her own experiences of standing on top of the Olympic podium, the middle-distance icon emphasized that tactical discipline and elite mental fortitude would be the deciding factors against formidable opposition like Argentina.

Hodgkinson added that England’s heroic World Cup campaign has energized the entire nation, providing massive inspiration as she continues her own summer season targeting historical records on home soil.