8 articles · FIFA World Cup 2026
Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil face a significant injury crisis heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, defender Éder Militão and Chelsea star Estêvão all ruled out of the tou…
France and Spain have been installed as joint favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup at odds of +500, according to the latest betting markets, with England, Brazil and Argentina making up the top five contenders.
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.
Neymar has been included in Brazil's provisional 2026 World Cup squad by manager Carlo Ancelotti, marking the iconic forward's return to the national team after an extended injury-affected absence.
The Netherlands head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a severely depleted squad after Xavi Simons, Matthijs de Ligt and Jerdy Schouten were all ruled out through serious injuries, with Jurriën Timber also a major doubt.
Croatia have included Luka Modrić in their 2026 World Cup squad despite the 40-year-old suffering a complex multifracture to his cheekbone. Medical staff are confident the AC Milan midfielder will recover in time for the tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal's 2026 World Cup squad, making him the first player in history to be selected for six FIFA World Cup tournaments. The 41-year-old Al-Nassr striker continues to make history.