Multiple reports cite new research suggesting that many England supporters may be distracted by smartphone use during the World Cup. The Daily Mail states that the average England fan is expected to miss 11 goals during the tournament due to scrolling on their phones rather than watching the match action. The coverage frames the issue as “doomscrolling” and urges fans to avoid this behaviour while games are taking place. According to the article, the underlying message is that attention to live play can be affected by constant phone use, which may lead to missed moments such as goals. The reports do not provide additional methodological detail in the excerpts supplied, such as how the figure is calculated, the size of the sample, or whether it reflects actual observed behaviour versus survey responses. Overall, the main common element across the provided sources is a warning that smartphone scrolling could reduce fans’ ability to follow on-field events, accompanied by a specific estimate of how many goals the average fan might miss.