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‘Tuchel told me I was close,’ Adam Wharton responds to World Cup omission by England’s manager

Adam Wharton was one of the polemic exclusion in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup list for England.
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Neymar’s possible 2026 World Cup exclusion could force Carlo Ancelotti to turn to Joao Pedro and another surprise player as replacement

Carlo Ancelotti had hoped to welcome the veteran forward back into the national team setup for one final run at soccer’s biggest prize, but a fresh calf injury has now placed that dream in serious doubt.
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Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2026 World Cup: When could Argentina and Portugal meet?

Argentina and Portugal could face each other at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in what would be a historic showdown between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Emiliano Buendia and Marcos Senesi among biggest omissions from Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad

With the final roster released on Thursday, Emiliano Buendia and Marcos Senesi are two of the biggest omissions from Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad.
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Lionel Messi set for his final World Cup as Julian Alvarez and Enzo Fernandez headline Argentina’s 2026 squad

Led by the legendary Lionel Messi, Argentina have officially unveiled their star-studded 2026 World Cup roster, including Julian Alvarez and Enzo Fernandez
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Two Argentina players at center of Scaloni’s World Cup roster doubts: Montiel and Gonzalez in the spotlight

Gonzalo Montiel and Nicolas Gonzalez are the players creating the biggest doubts for Lionel Scaloni as he builds Argentina’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Harry Kane poised to break Gary Lineker’s legendary World Cup goal scoring record with England

Harry Kane is within striking distance of shattering Gary Lineker's long-standing record to officially become England's most prolific goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history.
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Gianluca Prestianni reportedly ruled out of Argentina’s 2026 World Cup roster after suspension controversy involving Vinicius Junior

Due to the suspension he received from the controversy involving Vinicius Junior, Gianluca Prestianni has been reportedly ruled out of the Argentina final roster for the 2026 World Cup.
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Argentina 2026 World Cup roster: Scaloni finalizing 26-man squad with Real Madrid’s Mastantuono reportedly ruled out

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni is on the verge of announcing his official 2026 World Cup roster, with breaking reports indicating that Real Madrid midfielder Franco Mastantuono will miss the final cut.
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Carlo Ancelotti reportedly fears Santos may have hidden key detail about Neymar’s injury ahead of Brazil’s 2026 World Cup

Concern has rapidly spread through the national team camp after fresh developments surrounding the Santos forward’s physical condition created uncertainty just days before the tournament begins.
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Carlo Ancelotti delivers brutal ultimatum to Neymar as latest injury threatens 2026 World Cup dream with Brazil

Concern has quickly taken over the national team camp after Santos forward Neymar suffered a fresh injury scare at the worst possible moment ahead of the tournament.
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‘I have the 26’: Mexico’s World Cup squad locked in as coach Javier Aguirre predicts controversy

Javier Aguirre said he has already finalized Mexico’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Casemiro highlights Neymar Jr.’s importance to Brazil ahead of the 2026 World Cup amid grade 2 calf injury

In the midst of his Grade 2 calf injury, Neymar Jr. remains hopeful of being part of the 2026 World Cup with Brazil. Supporting his presence, Casemiro highlighted the importance of the 34-year-old star within the squad, making clear his support for him to attend the tournament.
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Neymar Jr. suffers Grade 2 calf injury with Brazil, missing the friendly games ahead the 2026 World Cup

Despite reports suggesting a minor injury, Neymar Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 calf injury by doctor Rodrigo Lasmar. Following this, he will officially miss the friendlies ahead of the 2026 World Cup, raising serious doubts about his presence in the anticipated tournament.
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Vinicius Junior names top five candidates for 2026 World Cup including Ronaldo’s Portugal and Messi’s Argentina

Vinicius Junior included Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal and Lionel Messi's Argentina in his top five candidates for the 2026 World Cup.