From around the league
Saturday, 16 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'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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![Curaçao World Cup qualification and Kluivert's gamble]()
Curaçao World Cup qualification and Kluivert's gamble
Curaçao's World Cup qualification was shaped by Patrick Kluivert's dual-national gamble and a 7-1 friendly that changed the island's debate.
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![Iran still waiting on World Cup visas as pressure grows before 2026]()
Iran still waiting on World Cup visas as pressure grows before 2026
Iran World Cup visas remain unresolved, with Medhi Taj saying no visas have been issued yet and FIFA talks due before the tournament.
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![Norway World Cup preview built on a perfect qualifying run]()
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.
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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![Paraguay World Cup 2026 squad has veteran spine and youth upside]()
Paraguay World Cup 2026 squad has veteran spine and youth upside
Paraguay's 2026 World Cup squad blends Gustavo Gomez, Roberto Fernandez and youth talent. Alderete and Enciso give it real upside.
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![Uruguay World Cup 2026: Valverde leads Bielsa's plans]()
Uruguay World Cup 2026: Valverde leads Bielsa's plans
Federico Valverde has 20 goal involvements in 42 appearances, while Rodrigo Bentancur's hamstring injury leaves Marcelo Bielsa waiting on fitness.
Monday, 11 May 2026
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![Ivan Toney one wildcard away from England’s World Cup squad]()
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 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]()
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]()
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 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.
Saturday, 9 May 2026
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![FIFA turns the 2026 World Cup opening into a three-city show]()
FIFA turns the 2026 World Cup opening into a three-city show
The 2026 World Cup opening ceremony will be split across Mexico City, Toronto and Los Angeles, with Katy Perry among the headline acts.
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![Luis Suárez has reopened Uruguay's World Cup debate]()
Luis Suárez has reopened Uruguay's World Cup debate
Luis Suárez says he wants a Uruguay World Cup return. Marcelo Bielsa must decide whether to trust the 39-year-old for June.
Friday, 8 May 2026
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
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![Mexico’s camp deadline has turned into a World Cup squad threat]()
Mexico’s camp deadline has turned into a World Cup squad threat
Mexico’s World Cup camp row has escalated, with 12 Liga MX players facing a squad threat if they miss the 6 May camp deadline.
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![US Soccer’s new training centre is a long-term bet with short-term noise]()
US Soccer’s new training centre is a long-term bet with short-term noise
US Soccer’s new $228m training centre outside Atlanta is pitched as a St George’s Park-style step, as World Cup bookings track below forecasts.
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![Duckens Nazon brings survival story into Haiti's World Cup return]()
Duckens Nazon brings survival story into Haiti's World Cup return
Duckens Nazon reflects on escaping Iran during conflict and leading Haiti into their first World Cup in 52 years against Scotland.
