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Maguire out, Maddison in: England's ideal World Cup squad

Ahead of Gareth Southgate naming his squad for Qatar on Thursday, GOAL has picked our own 26-man Three Lions roster

Is Kane a World Cup fitness concern for England?

Harry Kane is suffering with “fatigue” a matter of days before England open their 2022 World Cup campaign, Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has admitted.

Pepi train off tracks while Ream rolls to World Cup 🇺🇸

GOAL breaks down Gregg Berhalter's 26-man squad, from the surprise calls-ups to the shocking omissions.

Explained: Pepi's USMNT World Cup miss

Ricardo Pepi will be left home for the 2022 World Cup after once appearing ready to start for the USMNT in Qatar.

Another kiss? Mbappe sends World Cup message

Kylian Mbappe posted an iconic photo of himself kissing the 2018 World Cup trophy as France gear up for the 2022 tournament.

Camavinga reacts to World Cup call-up after false rumours

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga made France's final World Cup squad after false rumours spread that he had missed out.

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Mane a major doubt for World Cup 🤕

Sadio Mane's chances of making the World Cup with Senegal appear to be diminishing after he suffered a knee injury against Werder Bremen.

Lukaku won't go to World Cup unless he's fit for group stage

Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has warned striker Romelu Lukaku will only go to the World Cup if he can play at least one group game.

2022 World Cup may not be Messi's last - Scaloni

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has suggested that the 2022 World Cup may not be Lionel Messi's last after all.

Ancelotti shuts down 'stupid' Benzema World Cup rumours

Carlo Ancelotti has rubbished claims that Karim Benzema is protecting himself for the World Cup as he continues to be out of action for Real Madrid.

Bale banned from playing golf at the World Cup 😅

Wales manager Rob Page has put an early ban on Gareth Bale's golfing habits in Qatar ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

Son provides huge World Cup update 🤩

Tottenham's Son Heung-min has confirmed he will be at the World Cup with South Korea despite fears he would miss out following eye surgery.

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'Devastated' James OUT of England World Cup squad ❌

Reece James has been told that he will not be going to the World Cup for England after suffering a knee injury in the Champions League.

Mourinho defends Volpato after Australia World Cup snub

Jose Mourinho has spoken in defence of Cristian Volpato for his decision to delay pledging his international allegiance to Australia.

Arteta reacts to Gabriel's Brazil World Cup squad snub

Mikel Arteta has given his reaction after Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes wasn't selected for Brazil's final World Cup squad.

Jose on Abraham: You should ask him what's the problem!

Jose Mourinho has suggested that misfiring Roma striker Tammy Abraham is distracted by the World Cup amid talk of a possible England call-up.

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Mane injured with Bayern Munich just before World Cup

Senegal star Sadio Mane was substituted with an injury in the opening half hour of Bayern Munich's match against Bremen on Tuesday.

The last of the true No.10s

The Romania legend may have been temperamental and inconsistent but for a short while during USA 94, he was the best player on the planet.

USMNT defender Richards ruled out of World Cup

USMNT and Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards has confirmed his World Cup dreams are over due to injury.

Firmino: This is not how I dreamed my life would go 😢

Heartbroken Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino issued his first public comments after being left out of Brazil's final World Cup squad.

Reece James gets hopeful World Cup injury update

Chelsea manager Graham Potter said England full-back Reece James is making progress in his recovery from a knee injury ahead of the World Cup.

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Antony injury update given by Brazil national team doctor

Brazil's national team doctor has revealed that Manchester United star Antony is still in the ''recovery phase'' after suffering a hip injury.

England's Wubben-Moy 'won't be watching' Qatar World Cup

England defender Lotte Wubben-Moy has said that that she will be "supporting" the men's team at the World Cup in Qatar - but she will not watch it.

USMNT allow Weah to fulfil dream of his father

Tim Weah is preparing to fulfil a dream that his Ballon d’Or-winning father George never managed, with the USMNT star heading for his first World Cup.

Zeno Debast: Have Belgium found their new Kompany?

The 19-year-old is set to be named in Roberto Martinez's squad for Qatar 2022 amid reports that Liverpool are interested in signing him.

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‘Captain American’ Pulisic compared to Beckham & Rooney

England boss Gareth Southgate says Christian Pulisic’s ‘Captain America’ tag makes the USMNT star ‘box office’ like David Beckham and Wayne Rooney.

Foden reacts to ‘Stockport Iniesta’ nickname

Manchester City star Phil Foden feels undeserving of his ‘Stockport Iniesta’ nickname as the Barcelona great he is likened to was “too good”.

Will injury nightmare dash Phillips’ World Cup dream?

Kalvin Phillips has delivered a fitness update ahead of England naming their World Cup squad, with the Manchester City star hoping to be involved.

Alves' shock Brazil World Cup call-up explained by Tite

Brazil coach Tite has called Dani Alves an "articulator" while explaining his decision to include the 39-year-old in his World Cup squad.

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The Bulgarian bad boy who lit up World Cup '94

The fearsome forward known as 'The Dagger' was a complex character who liked to compare himself to Jesus, but there was no denying his talent.

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