From around the league
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
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Findlay Curtis one loan spell from Scotland breakthrough
Findlay Curtis went from 13 minutes in six Rangers league games to five goals in 14 Kilmarnock appearances and a 2026 Scotland World Cup place.
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Scotland World Cup squad guide centres on Robertson, McTominay and McGinn
Scotland World Cup squad guide puts Andy Robertson, Scott McTominay and John McGinn at the centre of the 2026 picture.
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Scotland World Cup squad puts trust and form in the same team
Craig Gordon is in Scotland's 26-man World Cup squad despite three Hearts appearances, while Ross Stewart returns and Haiti await on June 14.
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Cristiano Ronaldo set for sixth World Cup as Portugal frame bigger message
Cristiano Ronaldo is set for a sixth World Cup after Portugal named him in Roberto Martinez's squad, framed around leadership and a Diogo Jota tribute.
Sunday, 17 May 2026
Friday, 15 May 2026
Thursday, 14 May 2026
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France's World Cup squad is loaded, but Deschamps still has a balance issue
France World Cup squad is set: Mbappé and Dembélé lead it, Camavinga misses out, and Deschamps says balance matters more than names.
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Norway World Cup preview built on a perfect qualifying run
Norway arrive at the 2026 World Cup as dark horses after a perfect qualifying campaign, 37 goals, and Erling Haaland's 16-goal surge.
Monday, 11 May 2026
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Ivan Toney one wildcard away from England’s World Cup squad
Ivan Toney’s 40 goals in 46 games for Al-Ahli have revived his England chances as Thomas Tuchel prepares a 55-man World Cup long list.
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Portugal World Cup 2026 squad built around a heavyweight midfield
Portugal's 2026 World Cup preview centres on a star-heavy midfield, Cristiano Ronaldo's possible farewell and Ruben Dias' hamstring concern.
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Netherlands World Cup 2026 squad: Malen pushes his case as Simons misses out
Donyell Malen has 13 goals and 2 assists from 16 Serie A starts for Roma as Xavi Simons is ruled out of the tournament.
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England World Cup squad takes shape before Tuchel's May 22 call
Ben White’s knee injury, Harry Maguire’s form and Jordan Pickford’s security shape England’s World Cup squad ahead of May 22.
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Germany World Cup squad preview puts Nagelsmann's selection puzzles in focus
Germany's World Cup squad preview focuses on Nagelsmann's May 12 selection, with Kimmich, Schlotterbeck and 18-year-old Karl in the frame.
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
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England World Cup squad deadline looms as Tuchel weighs the clock
England must name a preliminary World Cup squad by May 11 and a final 26 by May 30 as Tuchel manages club release rules and late-season football.
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Fastest goals in World Cup history still start with Hakan Şükür
Hakan Şükür’s 11-second strike against South Korea remains the fastest goal in World Cup history, with a sub-minute list packed with chaos.


