From around the league
Thursday, 21 May 2026
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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
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
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'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 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 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 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 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.
Monday, 18 May 2026
Sunday, 17 May 2026
Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Japan World Cup 2026 squad built to survive the missing stars
Japan's World Cup 2026 squad is hit by injuries to Kaoru Mitoma and Takumi Minamino, but Yuto Nagatomo and veterans keep belief high.
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South Korea World Cup preview: Son Heung-min set for a fourth finals
Son Heung-min is set for a fourth World Cup as South Korea head to 2026 unbeaten in qualifying, with 11 wins and 40 goals.
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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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 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 arrive at the 2026 World Cup as dark horses after a perfect qualifying campaign, 37 goals, and Erling Haaland's 16-goal surge.