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Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has refused to rule out Cristiano Ronaldo playing at the 2030 World Cup, saying the 41-year-old "will fight for it" and that staff discuss his legacy and role.
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Lamine Yamal says he feared missing the 2026 World Cup after suffering a left biceps femoris (hamstring) injury for Barcelona on April 22. Cleared for Spain's squad, he will miss pre-tournament friendlies but is expected to feature in
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Latest update: Nicolo Volpato has reportedly decided to change national teams from Italy to Australia ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with Football Australia awaiting Fifa confirmation before the Socceroos squad is finalised.
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Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton says Thomas Tuchel told him he was 'close' to England's World Cup squad. Wharton insists he's not despondent after missing out and points to his recent Conference League final display as proof of his
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Latest update: Cristiano Ronaldo won the Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr after scoring twice in the final game, but criticism after an AFC Champions League defeat and his conduct in its aftermath raise questions ahead of Portugal's World
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Latest team news: Lionel Messi was forced off with a left hamstring problem in Inter Miami’s final MLS match before the 2026 World Cup, leaving Argentina camp preparations in doubt.
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Thomas Tuchel has kept Ivan Toney in his England thinking despite limited minutes, valuing the striker’s attributes ahead of the World Cup and offering tactical options.
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Harry Maguire says he is “shocked and gutted” after being left out of England’s World Cup squad by manager Thomas Tuchel, a decision with immediate consequences for player and
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DR Congo have cancelled their World Cup training camp because of an Ebola outbreak in the country that has so far caused 139 deaths, the federation says.
Read storyCarlo Ancelotti says José Mourinho would do a “fantastic job” if he returned to Real Madrid and named the one player he believes could win the World Cup on their own.
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Jordan Pickford joined Wayne Rooney on The Wayne Rooney Show to talk Everton form, England ambitions and his hopes for the World Cup, sharing insight into club and international
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A growing group of Australian internationals in MLS are influencing Socceroos selection ahead of the World Cup, with young talents like Lucas Herrington staking early claims.
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Tottenham winger Dejan Kulusevski will miss Sweden's World Cup after injury, with the player now focused on returning for Tottenham next season and helping the club's plans.
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