Thomas Tuchel insists no one could foresee Reece James's hamstring injury, but his squad selection left England reliant on an injury-prone player. With James out, Ezri Konsa will play right-back against Panama, exposing a needless gamble.

Japan captain Wataru Endo retires from international football due to foot injury, dealing a major blow to World Cup campaign. Kaoru Mitoma also out. Team faces leadership void and midfield reshuffle.

The Netherlands beat Uzbekistan 2-1 in a chaotic friendly, but lost goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to injury. Jurriën Timber was also ruled out of the World Cup. Cody Gakpo scored two late penalties to secure the win.

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the World Cup due to a groin injury, a major blow for the Netherlands. Lutsharel Geertruida replaces him.

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.

Harry Maguire omitted from England's 2026 World Cup squad by Thomas Tuchel. Wayne Rooney calls it 'very unlucky' and a 'shock'.