Germany's 2026 World Cup hopes suffer a blow as 18-year-old Bayern Munich forward Lennart Karl is ruled out of the tournament with a thigh injury. RB Leipzig's Assan Ouedraogo replaces him.

England manager Thomas Tuchel expressed concern over the patchy playing surface at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium before the New Zealand friendly. He said he saw a photo that worried him but has heard it will be OK, and confirmed the pitch issue will not affect his team selection plan of using two different XIs for 45 minutes each.

Just over a week before Scotland's 2026 World Cup opener against Haiti, dozens of tickets are being sold on resale sites like StubHub at a fraction of face value, sparking accusations of mismanagement and fan anger.

Internal discord over player ticket allocations has emerged in the French national team just days before the 2026 World Cup, stirring memories of the 2010 mutiny. Despite being the most expensive squad, questions about unity persist.

Thomas Tuchel's first England squad for the 2026 World Cup excludes Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, sparking fierce backlash from fans and pundits. The omissions are seen as a radical shift away from attacking identity.

Injuries to Xavi Simons, Jerdy Schouten, and Frenkie de Jong have left coach Ronald Koeman with a depleted squad, forcing tough selection decisions for the 2026 World Cup.

Ghana announced their 2026 World Cup squad without star midfielder Mohammed Kudus, ruled out by a quad injury. The Black Stars must now reconfigure their attack for Group J without their creative linchpin.

David Alaba has been passed fit for the 2026 World Cup after a muscle scare, but Austria suffers a major blow as Christoph Baumgartner is ruled out with a thigh injury sustained in the pre-match warm-up.

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was unable to travel with the World Cup squad after his ESTA was flagged, leaving coach Yakin with a selection headache.

Scotland's Billy Gilmour breaks silence after a knee injury forces him out of the 2026 World Cup, replaced by Manchester United's Tyler Fletcher.

Billy Gilmour is ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury. The Scotland midfielder describes the mental toll of missing a dream tournament, urging fans to support the team.

Iran's football team heads to the 2026 World Cup in the US without star striker Sardar Azmoun, excluded over a photo with Dubai's ruler. The decision is seen as political reprisal, not tactical.

Billy Gilmour is ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after a knee injury in Scotland's friendly win over Curacao. Tyler Fletcher made his senior debut as a half-time substitute, potentially replacing the Napoli midfielder.

With weeks until the 2026 World Cup, a wave of high-profile injuries has hit the tournament. Brazil lost Rodrygo and Militão, France’s Ekitike, Germany’s Gnabry, Netherlands’ Simons, England’s White, and USMNT’s Carter-Vickers. Messi’s hamstring injury also raises doubts.

Ronald Koeman's World Cup squad includes injury-risks Memphis Depay and Jurrien Timber, along with 15 Premier League players, but omits a Liverpool star.

Thomas Partey, facing rape and sexual assault charges, is included in Ghana's 28-man preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup. Coach Carlos Queiroz prioritizes experience for tough group matches against Panama, England, and Croatia.

Iran's football team will relocate its 2026 World Cup base from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico. The Iran Football Federation cites security concerns from Middle East conflict and potential visa problems. FIFA hasn't confirmed the change.

FIFA reportedly approved Iran's request to relocate its 2026 World Cup training base from Tucson, Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico due to geopolitical tensions, visa issues, and security concerns.

England manager Thomas Tuchel omitted stars Phil Foden and Cole Palmer from the final 26-man squad, prioritizing system cohesion over individual brilliance.

High-profile players like João Pedro miss out on World Cup squads, sparking debate and reshaping tournament power dynamics.

Haiti's first World Cup in 52 years is overshadowed by high ticket prices and a US visa ban, leaving many fans unable to attend.

DR Congo's football team refuses US demand to isolate for 21 days due to Ebola outbreak, risking travel to 2026 World Cup.

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.