Uncapped at World Cup level, Sunderland's Nilson Angulo joins Ecuador's 2026 squad featuring stars Caicedo, Hincapie and Valencia.

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.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 nations, 104 matches across 16 host cities in the US, Mexico, and Canada over 39 days. Questions arise about whether the scale serves the sport or the bottom line.

South Africa's flight to the 2026 World Cup was grounded due to visa problems for players and officials. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie called the situation an 'embarrassment' and demanded accountability.

Tony Popovic names a bold 26-man Socceroos squad for the 2026 World Cup, including uncapped strikers Cristian Volpato and Tete Yengi, while cutting veteran winger Martin Boyle in a high-stakes gamble to fix attacking woes.

Marcelo Bielsa excluded Luis Suárez and Nahitan Nández from Uruguay's 2026 World Cup squad, signaling a ruthless shift to a younger, high-pressing style led by Darwin Núñez.

Scotland's World Cup prep hit as Gilmour out with knee injury. Clarke calls up Man Utd teenager as replacement, mixing concern and opportunity.

Lionel Messi, 38, is named to Argentina's 2026 World Cup squad, his record sixth appearance. He aims to lead his nation to consecutive titles, a feat last achieved in 1938.