England Dominates Wales in Wheelchair World Cup Opener
England kicks off its title defense in the Wheelchair World Cup with a dominant 98-18 victory over Wales.
England's Wheelchair World Cup title defense began with a strong performance against Wales, as they secured a 98-18 victory.
The match saw England score 18 tries to Wales' three, with Rob Hawkins leading the charge with 11 tries and four conversions.
Hawkins hopes the win will be a 'stepping stone' towards better performances, but the team still has work to do to qualify for the next round.
The Wheelchair World Cup is a prestigious tournament, and England's strong start sets them up for a potential deep run in the competition.
Why it matters
The Wheelchair World Cup is an important tournament for athletes with disabilities, and England's strong start sets them up for a potential deep run in the competition.
What's next
England will look to build on this performance as they continue their title defense in the Wheelchair World Cup.
How the story unfolded
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- BBC Sport – England thrash Wales to begin World Cup defence ↗
- Yahoo Sports – Embarrassing England’s World Cup all but over after running out of steam ↗
- Sky Sports – England hammer Wales to open wheelchair tournament ↗
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England kicks off its title defense in the Wheelchair World Cup with a dominant 98-18 victory over Wales. England won 98-18 against Wales in the Wheelchair World Cup opener
When did the Soccer News World Cup story break?
FlashFeed published this brief on October 30, 2026. The earliest report it draws on, from Sky Sports, is dated October 30, 2026.
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Rob Hawkins scored 11 tries and four conversions for England Wales scored three tries in the match
Why should readers care about Soccer News World Cup?
The Wheelchair World Cup is an important tournament for athletes with disabilities, and England's strong start sets them up for a potential deep run in the competition.
What happens next with Soccer News World Cup?
England will look to build on this performance as they continue their title defense in the Wheelchair World Cup.
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