[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-jan-vertonghen-will-not-join-belgium-squad-for-world-cup-due-to-schedule":43,"news-related-jan-vertonghen-will-not-join-belgium-squad-for-world-cup-due-to-schedule-en":85,"news-related-match-jan-vertonghen-will-not-join-belgium-squad-for-world-cup-due-to-schedule-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":49,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":50,"slug":51,"sourceName":52,"sourceURL":53,"teamId":54,"teamName":55,"teamIds":56,"teamNames":70,"title":84},"Belgium's most-capped player, Jan Vertonghen, will not be part of the Red Devils' delegation for the upcoming World Cup. The decision has been finalized, ending speculation about his potential involvement in the tournament.\n\nThe 39-year-old defender had been considered for a role as a trusted advisor or mentor figure within the Belgian national team setup during the competition. The Belgian Football Federation had explored the possibility of bringing his experience and leadership to the squad in an off-field capacity.\n\nHowever, Vertonghen's commitments outside of football have made it impossible for him to clear his schedule for the event. His professional and personal obligations have proven too demanding to accommodate the time required for such a role at the World Cup.\n\nAs Belgium's all-time appearance leader, Vertonghen's presence would have provided valuable experience and stability to the squad. His long career at the highest level of European football, including stints with Ajax, Tottenham Hotspur, and Benfica, made him an ideal candidate for a mentorship position.\n\nThe Red Devils will now proceed with their World Cup campaign without the veteran defender's involvement. The team will rely on other experienced figures within the setup to provide guidance and support to the players throughout the tournament.\n\nVertonghen's decision highlights the challenges faced by retired or semi-retired international players when balancing post-career commitments with opportunities to contribute to their national teams. Many former stars find their schedules increasingly packed with media work, business ventures, and other football-related activities.\n\nThe Belgian squad will focus on their preparation and performance at the World Cup without the added presence of their record international. The team's coaching staff and existing leadership group will be responsible for maintaining team cohesion and morale during the competition.\n\nBased on reporting from HLN:sport.","news","Belgium's record international Jan Vertonghen (39) will not travel with the Red Devils to the World Cup. 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World Cup qualifier vs Montenegro still set for Friday.","337857137512288257","2026-06-04T03:30:09Z","wales-flight-diverted-3-hour-delay-italy-stopover","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fcj3pk2erknno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257664185077760","Wales",[162,165,166,129,167,168,68,169,170],"326257664877137920","326222712290676736","326257807676411904","326257661500723200","326257613643714560","326257686389723136",[163,172,173,135,174,175,82,176,177],"Montenegro","Czech Republic","Cardiff","Italy","Hassania Agadir","Together","Wales Flight Diverted: 3-Hour Delay, Italy Stopover"]