From around the league
Thursday, 28 May 2026
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![South Africa's World Cup squad shows Broos trusts the local core]()
South Africa's World Cup squad shows Broos trusts the local core
South Africa World Cup squad is set: 19 of 26 play domestically, with Lyle Foster the only British-based player before Mexico on 11 June.
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![Adam Wharton one final away from turning England omission into a bigger debate]()
Adam Wharton one final away from turning England omission into a bigger debate
Adam Wharton's man-of-the-match final for Crystal Palace reignited the England World Cup squad debate after Thomas Tuchel left him out.
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![Steve Clarke’s new Scotland deal is a vote for continuity, not sentiment]()
Steve Clarke’s new Scotland deal is a vote for continuity, not sentiment
Steve Clarke has agreed a new Scotland deal until the 2030 World Cup after leading the national side to three major tournaments.
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
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![Thiago Silva backs John McGinn as Brazil's danger man]()
Thiago Silva backs John McGinn as Brazil's danger man
Thiago Silva has tipped John McGinn as Scotland's main threat before Brazil's Miami meeting on 24 June, praising the Aston Villa captain's all-round threat.
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![Germany vs Finland preview: Neuer rested as Baumann starts]()
Germany vs Finland preview: Neuer rested as Baumann starts
Neuer is rested, Baumann starts and Havertz misses out as Germany host Finland in their penultimate World Cup friendly on Sunday.
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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![DR Congo ask Fifa to consider refunds as World Cup travel is hit by Ebola rules]()
DR Congo ask Fifa to consider refunds as World Cup travel is hit by Ebola rules
DR Congo World Cup refunds are under discussion after US Ebola travel restrictions threatened fans' trips. Fifa says it will review Fecofa's request.
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![Morgan Gibbs-White says England snub came down to opinion, not output]()
Morgan Gibbs-White says England snub came down to opinion, not output
Morgan Gibbs-White says he did more than enough after Thomas Tuchel left him out of England's World Cup squad, but Tuchel backed balance and role fit.
Monday, 25 May 2026
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![Alphonso Davies in Canada World Cup camp despite injury concerns]()
Alphonso Davies in Canada World Cup camp despite injury concerns
Canada have called up Alphonso Davies to their final World Cup camp despite injury concerns, with Jesse Marsch urging calm as selection nears.
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![Republic of Ireland squad reshaped as Jack Moylan returns for Qatar and Canada]()
Republic of Ireland squad reshaped as Jack Moylan returns for Qatar and Canada
Jack Moylan returns to the Republic of Ireland squad after his debut hat-trick as Heimir Hallgrimsson reshapes the group for Qatar and Canada.
Saturday, 23 May 2026
Friday, 22 May 2026
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![Cole Palmer's England omission says plenty about Thomas Tuchel's priorities]()
Cole Palmer's England omission says plenty about Thomas Tuchel's priorities
Cole Palmer missed England's World Cup squad after Thomas Tuchel said he was not influential enough, with Bellingham, Rogers and Eze preferred.
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![Ivan Toney England recall is about role, trust and late-game value]()
Ivan Toney England recall is about role, trust and late-game value
Tuchel says he held clear-the-air talks with Ivan Toney after a poor June camp, then brought him back as a specialist England option.
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![Marcus Rashford's England call-up follows Barcelona revival]()
Marcus Rashford's England call-up follows Barcelona revival
Marcus Rashford's England World Cup call-up follows a Barcelona revival marked by 8 La Liga goals and 7 assists, plus 14 goals and 14 assists in all
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![England World Cup squad already split by late arrivals and omissions]()
England World Cup squad already split by late arrivals and omissions
Tuchel's England World Cup squad is split by late arrivals and surprise omissions, with Arsenal's finalists joining later and Alex Scott in camp.
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![Tuchel's England squad puts cohesion ahead of reputation]()
Tuchel's England squad puts cohesion ahead of reputation
Thomas Tuchel says England's squad was built on cohesion and chemistry, with Phil Foden and Cole Palmer left out and Ivan Toney included.
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![Thomas Tuchel's England squad is a gamble on roles over reputation]()
Thomas Tuchel's England squad is a gamble on roles over reputation
Thomas Tuchel England squad call is a team-first gamble, with Phil Foden and Cole Palmer out as specialists and role players get the nod.
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![England's World Cup squad is in, now Tuchel has to pick the right XI]()
England's World Cup squad is in, now Tuchel has to pick the right XI
England have named their 2026 World Cup squad. With Croatia first on 17 June, attention turns to Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI.
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![Thomas Tuchel explains Harry Maguire omission after shocked England reaction]()
Thomas Tuchel explains Harry Maguire omission after shocked England reaction
Harry Maguire says he was shocked and gutted by his England World Cup omission after Tuchel admitted he was surprised by the reaction.
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![England World Cup squad shows Tuchel is picking for function, not reputation]()
England World Cup squad shows Tuchel is picking for function, not reputation
England World Cup squad: Ivan Toney returns on the strength of his numbers, Marcus Rashford is back, and Tuchel has dropped big names.
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![Thomas Tuchel's England squad shows balance mattered more than star power]()
Thomas Tuchel's England squad shows balance mattered more than star power
Thomas Tuchel defended his England squad by backing balance, clear roles and specialists over star power after several big omissions.
