Shelvey snub makes no difference to England's hopesThe Newcastle midfielder has been overlooked by Gareth Southgate due to concerns over his discipline, temperament and mentalityEnglandGaming
Official: England’s final World Cup squad announcedThe Three Lions coach has opted to drop both Joe Hart and Jack Wilshere as he selects his 23-man squad that will travel to Russia this summerEngland
When will England reveal World Cup squad?Gareth Southgate is in the process of finalising his plans for this summer's tournament in Russia, with some tough selection choices set to be madeEngland
Aquino not taking Mexico spot for granted Though he played in seven of El Tri's 10 matches in the final round of qualification, the Tigres player isn't sure he'll make the final cutMexico
'Superstar' Kane must skipper England - LampardThe former Three Lions midfielder believes the Tottenham striker is the obvious candidate to lead Gareth Southgate's side in Russia this summerEnglandPremier League
Giroud vows France will be better at World CupAfter being knocked out in the quarter-finals in Brazil four years ago, the target this time around is at least the semi-finalsAustraliaFrance
Messi won't quit Argentina if World Cup eludes himThe Barcelona superstar has vowed to remain part of the Albiceleste squad regardless of what happens in Russia, having regretted a past retirementArgentina
Delph and Tarkowski hope for World Cup callThe versatile Man City man and Burnley defender are both in with a shout of making Gareth Southgate's squad for RussiaEnglandBurnley
Rusty Neuer shouldn't be Germany's World Cup No.1The Bayern goalkeeper has played just four times this season and should not be picked as the world champions' first choice in RussiaGermanyOpinion
Neuer & Reus in but Gotze left out of Germany squadThe Bayern Munich goalkeeper has been injured for the majority of the season but will be assessed by his country's medical staff before the tournamentGermanyBundesliga
Renato Sanches out of Portugal World Cup squadThe midfielder was a Euro 2016 winner with his nation but cannot find a place among the 35 called up for RussiaPortugalSpain
Panama names 35-man provisional World Cup squadManager Hernan Gomez may wait until the deadline to trim his side down from 35 to the 23-man maximum for the country's first World Cup appearancePanama
Falcao & James make Colombia's provisional WC listThe Monaco and Bayern stars will be key to the Cafeteros' chances in Russia, while the likes of Juan Cuadrado and Yerry Mina also make the cutColombiaJapan
Maclaren, Wright axed from Socceroos World Cup squadSix players haven't made the cut as the green and gold ramp up their preparations for RussiaAustraliaFriendlies
Osorio optimistic after naming El Tri squadThe El Tri manager believes his group can compete against any team in the World Cup, even if he has to make modifications because of injuriesMexico
Navas & six MLS players lead Costa Rica squadThe Real Madrid goalkeeper will look to help the Ticos return to the quarter-finals and beyondCosta Rica
Danilo & Taison make Brazil World Cup squadThere were no new faces in the 23 as coach Tite added to the 15 players he had already confirmed would form the bulk of his squad in RussiaBrazilFriendlies
Rafa decision will determine Osorio's legacyThe manager's choice of whether or not he takes the El Tri legend to Russia will color how he's viewed in the country for years to comeMexico
Osorio names preliminary Mexico WC squadAndres Guardado and Diego Reyes are among players who are in a race for fitness to make El Tri's final squadMexico
Icardi named in provisional Argentina World Cup squadThe 25-year-old has earned a spot in the first draft of picks from Albiceleste coach Jorge Sampaoli but may not make the final 23Argentina
'Icardi isn't in Messi's magic circle' A former Albiceleste frontman has suggested that a proven striker at Inter is being overlooked by his country due to friendships formed in the squadArgentinaInter
Dani Alves: My soul left my body over WC nightmareThe PSG defender has seen a knee injury rule him out of this summer's showpiece in Russia, but he says he remains a "happy motherfucker"BrazilParis Saint-Germain
Injured Dani Alves ruled out of World CupThe Paris Saint-Germain defender limped out of the Coupe de France final with a knee injury and will not recover in time to make it to RussiaBrazilParis Saint-Germain
Romario advises Jesus: ‘Have sex and score goals!’The Manchester City striker will be hoping to lead a charge for global glory in Russia this summer and has been offered encouragement by a 1994 winnerBrazilPremier League
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Dani Alves in World Cup injury scareThe PSG right-back hobbled off with a knee injury on Tuesday, sparking fears the Brazil international could be ruled out of the tournament in RussiaCroatiaBrazil
Fresh blow for Neuer's World Cup hopesThe Germany international has been out of action since September and is running out of time in an effort to force his way into Joachim Low's squadBayern MunichGermany
Mourinho: Nothing is impossible with RonaldoThe hopes of a nation rest on the Real Madrid star, says the Manchester United boss, who believes Lionel Messi is under similar pressurePortugalSpain
Injured Ozil 'sure' he'll be fit for World CupThe Germany international is set to miss the remainder of the Premier League season with a back problem but is confident he will be ready for RussiaPremier LeagueArsenal
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