12 articles · FIFA World Cup 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel has officially announced his 26-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
Mexico City’s legendary Estadio Azteca is set to make history as the first stadium to host three FIFA World Cup opening matches.
Argentina have been hit by injury worries ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with defender Cristian Romero suffering a partially torn MCL and right-back Nahuel Molina dealing with a thigh injury sustained in May.
Mexico manager Javier Aguirre has named a 46-player preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and striker Santiago Giménez as El Tri prepare to host their third World Cup.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has named his 23-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Liverpool captain Andy Robertson, Newcastle's John McGinn and Brighton's Billy Gilmour among the key selections.
Japan have been forced to name their 2026 World Cup squad without Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma and Monaco's Takumi Minamino, both ruled out through injury in a major blow to their campaign in North America.
Germany have been dealt another injury blow as Serge Gnabry has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after suffering a torn adductor muscle in mid-April, with manager Julian Nagelsmann also concerned about goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen.
Italy have failed to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup, becoming the first former world champion in history to miss three straight tournaments. The Azzurri's absence continues to haunt European football.
Canada face anxious days over the fitness of Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, who has suffered a hamstring injury that leaves his participation in the home World Cup in serious doubt with the tournament just weeks away.
England manager Thomas Tuchel will reveal his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday May 22, with the announcement to be made live from Wembley Stadium as anticipation builds around his final selection.
Spain and Barcelona midfielder Fermín López has been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after fracturing a metatarsal in his right foot on May 17, requiring surgery that will sideline him for the tournament.
Spain are anxiously monitoring Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal after the 18-year-old suffered a partially torn hamstring in April, raising serious doubts about his fitness for the 2026 World Cup.
