FIFA WORLD CUP

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Lionel Scaloni includes 'fit' Lionel Messi in Argentina's 2026 World Cup squad

Lionel Messi is set to make history after being named in Argentina's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, giving the legendary forward the chance to appear at a sixth finals tournament.

Bafana Bafana Head coach Hugo Broos at Press Conference following World Cup squad announcement

Broos addresses concerns on the prelim squad, squad balance, and Rayners’ boost

Addressing pertinent issues on the selection of the 26-man squad heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has defended the decision to name the preliminary squad before announcing the final team publicly.

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Joao Pedro: Chelsea team-mate Cole Palmer good enough to break into Brazil team

Joao Pedro reckons Chelsea team-mate Cole Palmer would not look out of place starting for Brazil - praising his intelligence and creative intensity.

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Barcelona star Lamine Yamal confirms hamstring injury 'improvement' for Spain

Lamine Yamal has handed Spain a major boost ahead of the 2026 World Cup after sharing encouraging footage from his recovery from a hamstring injury.

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Jeremie Frimpong left out of Netherlands World Cup squad as Memphis Depay included

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has named his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Liverpool wing-back Jeremie Frimpong the most high-profile omission, while Memphis Depay has been included despite recent injury concerns.

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Thomas Tuchel drops 'big stars' from England's 2026 World Cup squad

England manager Thomas Tuchel has made a ruthless call in his first major tournament squad, leaving out several high-profile names as he named his 26-man group for the 2026 World Cup.

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