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World Cup 2026: Every nation's squad as they are announced

Every squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico as they are announced.

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Manuel Neuer declared as Germany’s No 1 at World Cup after retirement U-turn

Julian Nagelsmann includes 40-year-old in 26-man squad‘We want to become world champions’, says head coachBayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer has come out of international retirement after being named on Thursday as the starting goalkeeper in Germ

BBC Sportabout 2 hours ago
Who are the oldest players to feature at a World Cup?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who the oldest players are in the history of the World Cup

BBC Sportabout 2 hours ago
In, or out? The joy and despair of World Cup squad selection

BBC Sport football pundits Micah Richards, Joe Hart, Theo Walcott, Stephen Warnock share their stories of what it is like to get a call before a major tournament telling you if you are in or out of the England squad.

BBC Sportabout 3 hours ago
DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak

The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.

Guardian Footballabout 4 hours ago
Football fans: are you excited about the World Cup? We would like to hear from you

Wherever you’re planning to watch the matches – we’d like to hear from you The men’s World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada is nearly upon us, kicking off on 11 June.Amid the excitement around the tournament, there has been controversy over

Guardian Footballabout 4 hours ago
Haaland’s Norway to Ronaldo’s swansong: Who are the most likely first-time World Cup winners?

Eight nations have won the World Cup. An expanded field and a grueling schedule means a new champion could emerge from the pack this summerWhen Fifa expanded the field for the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams, the sales pitch included giving more

BBC Sportabout 5 hours ago
The World Cup squad dilemmas facing Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad on Friday. What are the big decisions he has faced in selecting a final 26?

Guardian Footballabout 6 hours ago
The 10 numbers that sum up how Arsenal won the Premier League

Arsenal won the title thanks to defensive excellence, relentless consistency and exploiting fine marginsBy Opta AnalystArsenal have done it. Finally. After 22 years, they are champions of England once again. Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bo

BBC Sportabout 6 hours ago
Listen: Clarke's Scotland future and Premiership play-off assessed

Is Steve Clarke staying as Scotland boss? Plus we preview the Premiership play-off final.

BBC Sportabout 7 hours ago
Salah set to captain Egypt at World Cup

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is named in Egypt's preliminary World Cup squad, which will be trimmed by one player this month.

Guardian Footballabout 19 hours ago
DRC cancel World Cup training camp and fan event due to Ebola outbreak

Friendlies against Denmark and Chile still going aheadTeam staff who are based in DRC ‘leaving in next hours’The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have cancelled their three-day World Cup preparation training camp and a planned farewel

Guardian Footballabout 19 hours ago
No more mismatches? Uefa revamps qualifying for men’s major tournaments

Changes apply to World Cup and Euro qualifiersStarts in 2028-29 season with elements of Swiss systemEurope’s larger nations will no longer face mismatches against minnows such as San Marino or Andorra in men’s World Cup and European Champio

BBC Sportabout 22 hours ago
Major-minor nations split in World Cup qualifying

Uefa will create a two-tier qualification process for the 2030 World Cup which will mean major countries will no longer play minor nations such as San Marino, Gibraltar and Andorra.

Guardian Footballabout 22 hours ago
Socceroos’ African heritage offers timely reminder of Australia’s diversity | Jack Snape

Culture and community helped Mo Touré and Nestory Irankunda become the footballers they are today – and their spark may ignite this World CupOne hails from West Africa, born in Guinea after his family fled Liberia. The other comes from the

Guardian Footballabout 22 hours ago
A 2026 World Cup that doesn’t rip off fans? Some cities are showing that it’s possible

Philadelphia, Kansas City and Atlanta are among the hosts showing that price-gouging at this summer’s tournament is, ultimately, a choiceSign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletterPhiladelphia has spotted an opportunity. A chance to bur

Guardian Footballabout 23 hours ago
Bournemouth race to upgrade Vitality Stadium before first season in Europe

Club need permission for proposed stadium upgradesDraw with Manchester City sealed European qualificationBournemouth are facing a race to complete upgrades to the Vitality Stadium to enable it to stage European football next season. Uefa ha

BBC Sportabout 23 hours ago
Scotland call up young quartet for pre-World Cup training

Hearts duo James Wilson and Liam McFarlane, Dundee defender Luke Graham and Manchester United midfielder Tyler Fletcher will train with Scotland next week as the national team prepare for the World Cup.

BBC Sport1 day ago
Emslie recalled by Scotland five months after giving birth

Scotland have recalled Claire Emslie for next month's Women's World Cup qualifying double-header against Israel, five months on from the forward giving birth.

BBC Sport1 day ago
Empty rooms and Fifa cancellations - US hotels fear World Cup washout

The 2026 Fifa World Cup was supposed to provide a tourism boom for the United States, but now the fear is that may never materialise.

Guardian Football1 day ago
This week’s soccer questions: Manchester City’s next steps, and is Messi peaking at the perfect time?

We look at what Celtic’s title win means for Scottish soccer, Argentina’s World Cup plans and the prospect of a Premier League without Pep GuardiolaSir Alex Ferguson may have him beat for longevity and number of titles. Arsène Wenger can ta

BBC Sport1 day ago
Runners-up no more - How Arsenal's patience paid off with Arteta

Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart praise Arsenal for giving Mikel Arteta time after he guided the club to their first Premier League title in 22 years, following Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth.

BBC Sport1 day ago
'They've deserved it' - How brilliant Bournemouth reached Europe - analysis

Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart praise Bournemouth's tactics and attitude as their 1-1 draw against Manchester City secures European football for the first time in their club's history.

BBC Sport1 day ago
'Exceptional' Arsenal celebrate as Premier League title is secured

Watch the moment Arsenal players and staff celebrate as they secure their first Premier League title in 22 years after Manchester City draw 1-1 at Bournemout

BBC Sport1 day ago
Ups, downs and the race for Europe

All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League.

BBC Sport1 day ago
'We needed to fight' - McFarlane proud as Chelsea beat Tottenham

Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane praised his side's resilience after their FA Cup final defeat as they bounced back in the Premier League to beat Tottenham 2-1 to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for European football next sea

BBC Sport1 day ago
'Let me talk to my chairman' - Guardiola coy on future after Bournemouth draw

Pep Guardiola remained tightlipped on his future after Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth - a result that sees Arsenal win the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.

BBC Sport1 day ago
'I can't ask for more' - Iraola delighted as Bournemouth secure Europe

Andoni Iraola says "he couldn't ask for more" as Bournemouth secure European football for the first time in their history with a 1-1 draw against Manchester City. The game was the Spaniard's final home match in charge, before he leaves in t

BBC Sport1 day ago
Arsenal win Premier League as Man City held at Bournemouth

Arsenal are crowned champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City are held to a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, a result which secures European football for the home side for the first

Guardian Football2 days ago
Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea target Jarrod Bowen amid drop threat

West Ham will need to raise more than £100m if relegatedRelegation could force England player to reassess futureChelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in Jarrod Bowen as rival clubs prepare to capitalise on West Ham’s finan

BBC Sport2 days ago
Man Utd midfielder Toone returns to England squad

Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone returns to the England squad for the crucial Women's World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Ukraine.

BBC Sport2 days ago
Focus on errors can 'tarnish' goalkeepers - Hampton

England's Hannah Hampton says media can "tarnish the reputation" of female goalkeepers by focusing on mistakes and not their positive displays.

BBC Sport3 days ago
Meet the 26 players in Scotland’s first men's World Cup squad since 1998

Boss Steve Clarke has named his squad for this summer's World Cup - meet the 26 players.

Guardian Football4 days ago
‘Green card for the planet’? Fifa’s World Cup is on pace to be a climate catastrophe

The 2022 World Cup failed to deliver on its environmental promises. From air travel emissions to heat-related dangers, the 2026 edition will be even worseSoccer fans are increasingly watching preparations for the 2026 World Cup through thei

BBC Sport10 days ago
What are Fifa's rules on switching nationalities?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the rules on players switching nations in international football.

BBC Sport11 days ago
The summer a golden generation lost its shine

The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard.

BBC Sport6 months ago
The great number nine decline - where have England's strikers gone?

BBC Sport takes an in-depth look at why England lack centre-forward options behind Harry Kane - a far cry from when the likes of Les Ferdinand only won 17 caps.

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England's No 10 dilemma, Kane's deputy and the 16 World Cup 'guarantees'