From around the league
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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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
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’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.
Saturday, 9 May 2026
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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 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 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 $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 reflects on escaping Iran during conflict and leading Haiti into their first World Cup in 52 years against Scotland.
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.