2026 World Cup news and analysis.
Thomas Tuchel omits Cole Palmer from England's World Cup squad, citing a dramatic decline in form and positional indiscipline.
Thomas Tuchel left out Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harry Maguire, and Luke Shaw from England's 2026 World Cup squad, sparking debate on Morning Footy.
Algeria will base its World Cup team at the University of Kansas' Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence, choosing elite facilities and a controlled environment near Kansas City.
Thomas Tuchel announces his 26-man England World Cup 2026 squad, controversially dropping Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Trent Alexander-Arnold while prioritizing collective function.
With the 2026 World Cup kickoff on June 11, 48 nations finalize 26-man squads by June 1 deadline. England, Brazil, Germany among those submitting lists. Expanded tournament adds pressure.
Argentina will announce its preliminary 2026 World Cup roster between May 28-29, just before FIFA's June 2 deadline, to assess Lionel Messi's fitness and other injury concerns.
Thomas Tuchelโs first England World Cup squad omits Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, and Harry Maguire, recalling Ivan Toney and emphasizing team cohesion over individual talent.
Thomas Tuchel shocks England by recalling Ivan Toney, leaving out Foden, Palmer, Maguire, and Alexander-Arnold. He reveals he had to 'clear the air' with Toney and questions Foden's best position.
England manager Thomas Tuchel's surprise selection of 35-year-old Jordan Henderson for the 2026 World Cup squad over younger talents like Cole Palmer and Phil Foden has raised questions about prioritizing leadership over form.
England have named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup in USA, Mexico and Canada. Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and John Stones lead the group, with England in Group L against Croatia, Ghana and Panama.
Thomas Tuchel adds four extra players to England's squad for friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica, citing Champions League final disruption.
England manager Thomas Tuchel expressed surprise at Harry Maguire's public Instagram post declaring himself 'shocked and gutted' after being left out of the 2026 World Cup squad.
England boss Thomas Tuchel shocks by omitting stars Maguire, Palmer, Foden, Alexander-Arnold from his 2026 World Cup squad, opting for 'specialists' to build a 'brotherhood'.
Thomas Tuchel held 'clear the air' talks with Ivan Toney before recalling him to England's 2026 World Cup squad, prioritizing specialists and a 'brotherhood' over stars like Palmer and Foden.
Harry Maguire omitted from England's 2026 World Cup squad by Thomas Tuchel. Wayne Rooney calls it 'very unlucky' and a 'shock'.
Phil Foden, PFA Player of the Year two seasons ago, and Cole Palmer were omitted from England's 2026 World Cup squad by Thomas Tuchel, mainly due to Foden's positional uncertainty.
Tuchel announces England World Cup squad with shock call-up for Ivan Toney and drops Alexander-Arnold for Spence.
Thomas Tuchel names 26-man England squad for 2026 World Cup, omitting Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Harry Maguire.
Thomas Tuchel names 26-man England squad for 2026 World Cup, recalling Ivan Toney while omitting Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. The ruthless selection prioritizes system fit over reputation.
England's 26-man squad announcement sparks debate over Tuchel's starting XI. The choice between back three or back four and the untouchable core of Saka, Bellingham, and Kane dominate discussions.
England manager Thomas Tuchel defends his 2026 World Cup squad choices, emphasizing tactical cohesion over individual talent, sparking debate with omissions like Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Englandโs 2026 World Cup squad, named by Thomas Tuchel, sparks fierce debate. With high-profile omissions and a new tactical system, can the Three Lions finally end their 60-year trophy drought? Vote in The Independentโs poll.
Thomas Tuchel left out Chelseaโs Palmer and Man Cityโs Foden, prioritizing defensive solidity and physicality over creative freedom in his final 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for the 2026 World Cup leaves out big names including Cole Palmer and Harry Maguire. Harry Kane will captain the side as they face Croatia, Ghana, and Panama in Group L.