From around the league
Friday, 22 May 2026
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![Thomas Tuchel's England squad is built on tough calls, not reputation]()
Thomas Tuchel's England squad is built on tough calls, not reputation
Thomas Tuchel says England's World Cup squad was built on balance, continuity and hunger, leaving out Maguire, Foden and Palmer.
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![Tuchel's England squad call is ruthless, and Palmer and Foden are the headline]()
Tuchel's England squad call is ruthless, and Palmer and Foden are the headline
England World Cup squad news: Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Harry Maguire are out, while Ivan Toney returns after 32 goals in 32 games.
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![England World Cup squad announcement set for Maguire omission and Toney recall]()
England World Cup squad announcement set for Maguire omission and Toney recall
England's World Cup squad is due at 9.45am BST with Harry Maguire out, Ivan Toney back and Cole Palmer among the notable omissions.
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![Harry Maguire's England snub looks harsher after his best run of form]()
Harry Maguire's England snub looks harsher after his best run of form
Harry Maguire has 22 Premier League appearances and a 6.88 rating this season, yet his England omission has sparked anger at Thomas Tuchel's call.
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![England World Cup fixtures: Croatia first as group schedule takes shape]()
England World Cup fixtures: Croatia first as group schedule takes shape
England's World Cup fixtures start with Croatia on 17 June, then Ghana on 23 June and Panama on 27 June.
Thursday, 21 May 2026
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![England World Cup squad: Palmer and Foden set to miss out]()
England World Cup squad: Palmer and Foden set to miss out
Tuchel is set to name his England World Cup squad on Friday, with Palmer and Foden reportedly left out and Southgate reflecting on selection pain.
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![Harry Maguire left out as Tuchel makes England's centre-back call clear]()
Harry Maguire left out as Tuchel makes England's centre-back call clear
Harry Maguire is out of England's World Cup squad after Thomas Tuchel said Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi and others offer a different profile.
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![Lionel Messi world cup training is already showing up in his MLS numbers]()
Lionel Messi world cup training is already showing up in his MLS numbers
Rodrigo De Paul says Lionel Messi is doing extra training beyond Inter Miami duties as Argentina prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
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![Neymar injury turns Brazil recall into a fitness test]()
Neymar injury turns Brazil recall into a fitness test
Santos say Neymar’s minor calf edema should clear in time for Brazil, but the May 27 camp date and May 31 Panama friendly keep the pressure on.
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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![Scotland World Cup shirt price sparks backlash]()
Scotland World Cup shirt price sparks backlash
Scotland's World Cup return is being overshadowed by a £75 home shirt, digital-ticket scam warnings and concerns fans are being priced out.
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![Granit Xhaka heads Switzerland into his fourth World Cup]()
Granit Xhaka heads Switzerland into his fourth World Cup
Granit Xhaka is set for a fourth straight World Cup as Switzerland name a 26-man squad built around continuity, with 17 Qatar 2022 holdovers.
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![Morten Thorsby says Fifa must do more over World Cup heat]()
Morten Thorsby says Fifa must do more over World Cup heat
Morten Thorsby says Fifa must do more to protect players and spectators from extreme World Cup heat, with 14 of 16 stadiums at risk.
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![Steve Clarke backs loyalty over Oliver McBurnie's World Cup case]()
Steve Clarke backs loyalty over Oliver McBurnie's World Cup case
Steve Clarke defended Scotland’s fans, criticised pitch invasions and explained why Oliver McBurnie was left out of his World Cup squad.
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
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![Findlay Curtis one loan spell from Scotland breakthrough]()
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 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]()
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 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.
