World Cup 2026: 14 Nations Name Their 26-Man Squads
Belgium includes 'out of shape' Lukaku, Croatia names 40-year-old Modric, and Zaha misses out for Ivory Coast as 14 nations announce their World Cup 2026
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Belgium includes 'out of shape' Lukaku, Croatia names 40-year-old Modric, and Zaha misses out for Ivory Coast as 14 nations announce their World Cup 2026
Hearts can end 66 years of hurt and break the Old Firm duopoly with a draw or win at Celtic Park, while Celtic need victory to secure a fifth straight title.
Sabri Lamouchi blasts Louey Ben Farhat's 'lack of respect' after the 19-year-old rejected Tunisia's 2026 World Cup call-up, choosing Germany despite two caps.
Tunisia omit Sassi (101 caps) and Meriah (95 caps) from 2026 World Cup squad; Rani Khedira in after nationality switch and PSG's Khalil Ayari gets call-up.
Tunisia World Cup squad: Montassar Talbi, Ali Abdi, Khalil Ayari in; Ferjani Sassi, Yassine Meriah, Seiffeddine Jaziri out. Group F: Sweden, Japan, Netherlands.
Didier Deschamps can replace France World Cup players until June 15, only from pre-list. FIFA deadline 24 hours before opener allows late swaps.
Mjällby won the Swedish Cup final 2-1 against Hammarby, with goals from Stroud and Bergstrom, adding to their league title from last October.
Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma will miss final two Premier League games with hamstring injury, Fabian Hurzeler says World Cup 2026 participation uncertain.
Sebastian Nanasi scored and assisted in a dominant display for Strasbourg against Brest, while a last-minute defensive replacement excelled in place of the ill
Motherwell deny Toulouse approach for manager Jens Berthel Askou, despite French interest. Askou has transformed club, on brink of Europe.
Eintracht Frankfurt's Markus Krösche slammed Hugo Larsson's omission from Sweden's World Cup squad, despite four Bundesliga players being selected.
Graham Potter named a 26-man Sweden World Cup squad featuring Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres, blending youth and experience for the global stage.
Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres lead Sweden's World Cup squad, but Dejan Kulusevski misses out due to a knee injury, coach Graham Potter announces.
Sweden announce 26-man World Cup squad: Isak, Gyökeres named; Kulusevski out injured. Group F: Tunisia, Netherlands, Japan in June 2026.
Rio Ferdinand calls the 'golden generation' label 'stupid'—injuries to Rooney and Owen and WAG distractions ruined England's 2006 World Cup campaign.
Hockey Canada has announced its 23-player roster for the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland, featuring 12 forwards, 9 defensemen, and 3 goaltenders.
The Japan Football Association confirms a live stream for the May 15 squad announcement for the 2026 World Cup. Coach Moriyasu will name the 26 players aiming for glory in North America.
The Dutch Football Association has announced a final pre-tournament friendly against Uzbekistan on June 8th, just six days before their World Cup Group F opener against Japan. The match will be played behind closed doors.
Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny humorously advises teammate Robert Lewandowski to retire, claiming the best offers come after hanging up boots. The Polish veteran shares his own experience.
Former Ireland manager Brian Kerr and ex-player Louise Quinn join a 'Stop The Game' campaign calling on the FAI to boycott Nations League matches against Israel, citing alleged UEFA statute breaches and humanitarian concerns.