While most of the sports world is fixated on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one of golf's brightest stars is proving she's just as passionate about the beautiful game. LPGA Tour standout Charley Hull is living and breathing England's tournament run, and she's not shy about showing it.
Hull, a Northamptonshire native, has been vocal in her support for the Three Lions as they chase their first World Cup title since 1966. After a tense 2-1 victory over Congo DR on Wednesday that secured a spot in the Round of 16, Hull took to social media to share the love.
“Is it coming home? Matching my nephews in their England kit,” Hull captioned a photo of herself sporting the national team's jersey. The post, predictably, turned plenty of heads—not just for her fandom, but for the stylish way she repped her country.
England's path to victory wasn't smooth. They trailed 1-0 for most of the match before captain Harry Kane produced a stunning late show. The legendary striker netted twice in the final 15 minutes, including an absolute rocket in the 86th minute that sent English fans into a frenzy.
“He's having a season that's only ever been beat by Leo Messi, the greatest footballer of all time. So that speaks to the level he's playing at,” England winger Anthony Gordon said of Kane. “When you're around someone like that, you want to pick up as many habits and watch everything he does to see why he's at that level. It's no accident. It's consistency every day: how hard he works, every finishing drill, he does it with passion, he does it with seriousness. He never, ever misses a beat.”
Hull's enthusiasm mirrors that of other England superfans who have been making headlines for their passionate displays. But for Hull, it's personal—she's been following the team closely and even matching her nephews in their England kits.
Now, the road ahead gets tougher. England faces Mexico on Sunday in the Round of 16, a match that will be played at the intimidating Estadio Azteca with the entire crowd behind El Tri. If they survive that, a quarterfinal against either Brazil or Norway awaits—both teams are peaking at the right time. And if they reach the semifinals, defending champions Argentina could be waiting, a team that has looked unstoppable so far.
Hull isn't the only one dreaming big. The broadcast of England's matches has even sparked debate about bias, but for now, the focus is on the pitch. With Kane in this kind of form, and with fans like Hull cheering them on, the Three Lions have every reason to believe.
For Hull, the World Cup is a welcome distraction from the fairways. But if England keeps winning, she might just have to plan her schedule around the knockout rounds. After all, as she asked the world: is it coming home?
