Brazil's squad under Ancelotti includes 17-year-old Estevao Willian, wearing Pele's No. 10, while Neymar is omitted. France and other nations finalize 26-player rosters by June 1.

Players await World Cup squad selection with hope and dread; Micah Richards and Martin Keown recall the pain of omission, while Theo Walcott experienced the shock of a call-up.

Thomas Tuchel faces agonizing decisions ahead of England's 2026 World Cup squad announcement, with injuries, form, and tactical balance creating uncertainty, especially in defence.