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.

Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane is in 'top shape' and 'ready to go' for the 2026 World Cup. The England head coach praised Kane's leanness and high pressing, a contrast to past tournaments where fitness was a concern.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, with 48 teams, is set to break long-standing records including most titles, appearances, and goals. Brazil leads with five titles, while Messi, Ronaldo, and Ochoa aim for a sixth tournament. Klose's 16-goal record is under threat.

Manchester City dominates World Cup 2026 with a record 19 players from 12 nations. The Premier League also shows strong global influence, while veteran stars seek final glory.

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.

Guillermo Ochoa joins Messi and Ronaldo as first players selected for six World Cups. Mexico coach Aguirre overhauls squad after Qatar failure, blending experience with youth for co-hosted 2026 tournament.

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.

Curaçao, with just 156,000 residents, becomes the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup. They face Germany in the group stage, and 78-year-old coach Dick Advocaat will make history as the oldest coach in the tournament.

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

Julian Nagelsmann names 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup, recalling 40-year-old Manuel Neuer as first-choice goalkeeper, sparking debate.

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.

Managers submit 26-man rosters by June 1. Italy's Tonali (Achilles), Germany's Musiala (fitness gamble), England's Saka (hamstring) and Argentina's Dybala (ACL) are among star absentees.

Manuel Neuer, 40, reverses international retirement to join Germany's 2026 World Cup squad as No.1, reshaping the goalkeeping hierarchy.

Julian Nagelsmann reverses plan, picks 40-year-old Neuer over Baumann for 2026 World Cup, sparking debate on age and legacy.

UK police send only 3 officers for 10,000 England fans at 2026 World Cup, down from 40 at Euro 2024, due to US funding refusal.

Julian Nagelsmann recalls legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer for 2026 World Cup despite 2024 retirement. The 40-year-old Bayern icon returns to lead Germany's title challenge.

At 40, Manuel Neuer has reversed his international retirement and been named Germany's undisputed number one for the 2026 World Cup by manager Julian Nagelsmann.