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England Shocks: Alexander-Arnold, Foden, Palmer Omitted as Tuchel Names World Cup Squad

Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the 2026 World Cup features shock omissions of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden, and Cole Palmer, while Ivan Toney earns a spot.

2026-05-258 min

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Teams

26 Questions About This England Squad

Thomas Tuchel has named his 26-player England squad for the World Cup, with some big calls made by the Three Lions boss.

2026-05-258 min

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Why Gio Reyna Deserves a Spot on the USMNT World Cup Roster Despite Club Woes

History shows Gio Reyna shines for the USMNT even when his club form fades. Mauricio Pochettino should trust the pattern and bring him to the 2026 World Cup.

2026-05-258 min

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Headlines

World Cup Fever Builds as Club Season Reaches Climax: UWCL Final and Title Deciders Await

As national teams finalize World Cup rosters, club football delivers a thrilling weekend with the Women's Champions League final, Serie A and Premier League deciders, and USL action on CBS Sports Golazo Network.

2026-05-258 min

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Pulisic Leads USMNT in Pochettino's 2026 World Cup Squad: A Golden Generation Under Pressure

Christian Pulisic headlines a 26-man USMNT roster as Mauricio Pochettino finalizes his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil, aiming for a historic quarterfinal run.

2026-05-258 min

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Can Ancelotti Revive Brazil's World Cup Glory?

Brazil, five-time world champions, have not reached a final since 2002. With Carlo Ancelotti leading a young, injury-hit squad, can the Selecao surprise in 2026?

2026-05-258 min

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Scotland's 26-Man World Cup Squad: A Nation's 28-Year Wait Ends

After six failed qualifying campaigns, Scotland returns to the World Cup for the first time since 1998. Steve Clarke names his 26-man squad, blending veteran experience with emerging talent, aiming to reach the knockout stage for the first time in history.

2026-05-258 min

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Headlines

Tuchel’s England Revolution: World Cup Squad Unveiled Amid Premier League Drama

Thomas Tuchel names his England World Cup squad, while Arsenal lift the Premier League title, Pep Guardiola exits Manchester City, and Michael Carrick takes over at Manchester United. Plus, the TCV Dog XI gets a new member.

2026-05-258 min

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Mexico City to Host the 2026 World Cup Opening Match at Estadio Azteca

The legendary Estadio Azteca will host its third World Cup opening, marking a historic milestone in football history.

2026-05-204 min

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Format

Everything You Need to Know About the New 48-Team Format

Twelve groups of four, a Round of 32, and 104 matches over 39 days — here's how the expanded tournament works.

2026-05-186 min

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Teams

Defending Champions Argentina Reveal Their Road to 2026

La Albiceleste outline a balanced preparation plan ahead of their title defense across North America.

2026-05-155 min

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Venues

All 16 Host Cities Confirmed Across USA, Canada and Mexico

From Vancouver to Mexico City, FIFA finalizes the venues that will define the 2026 tournament's global footprint.

2026-05-104 min

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Technology

AI-Assisted VAR Makes Its World Cup Debut in 2026

Real-time semi-automated decisions promise faster, fairer rulings — and a new layer of broadcast storytelling.

2026-05-055 min

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