General Football forum • Re: World Cup 2026
Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czech RepublicGroup B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, SwitzerlandGroup C: Brazil, Morocco,...
Thomas Tuchel delivers honest Cole Palmer verdict after England’s loss to Japan
Thomas Tuchel has delivered his assessment on the performance of Cole Palmer in England’s last friendly before the World Cup. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL...
England winners and losers from Thomas Tuchel’s latest camp
Thomas Tuchel will have been disappointed with England’s final warm-up preparations for the 2026 World Cup, as the Three Lions failed to beat...
After England’s defeat against Japan this is the World Cup squad Thomas Tuchel must pick
Who will Thomas Tuchel take on the plane to North America? (Pictures: Getty/Metro)
A winless international break – a draw against Uruguay and a...
View: West Ham star showcases that he's tailor-made for the Irons with international displays
West Ham United winger Jarrod Bowen has struggled to really get going in an England shirt. The wideman featured in both friendlies against Uruguay...
2026 FIFA World Cup groups finalized
With the final six teams booking their tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, the groups are now finalized.
This year’s tournament will be...
Tuchel: ´Totally normal´ for England to rely on Kane
Thomas Tuchel insisted it is “totally normal” for England to rely on Harry Kane after they lost 1-0 to Japan in the striker’s absence. Brighton’s...
88 Touches, 91% Pass Accuracy: Man Utd midfielder features in international friendly draw
Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte was in action as a starter for Uruguay vs Algeria. Manuel Ugarte has been struggling for starts at...
Bielsa: “Valverde is different to most players in his position”
Marcelo Bielsa has offered high praise for Fede Valverde, highlighting the Real Madrid midfielder's versatility and influence as one of the...
Race on: PL top-four rivals tried to sign United hotshot, he is desperate to leave before the World Cup - report
Manuel Ugarte expects to leave Old Trafford in the summer and multiple teams including Man United's top-four rivals are eyeing the Uruguayan.
The...
England vs Japan LIVE: Latest score and confirmed lineups from Wembley friendly
England face Japan at Wembley this evening (Picture: Getty)
England will play their final friendly before Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad is...
Bosnia and Herzegovina v Italy: World Cup playoff – live
⚽️ Updates from this 7.45pm BST KO at the Bilino Polje Stadium⚽️ Tonight's live scores | Email ScottBoznia and Herzegovina want to get to the 2026...
“One of the biggest clubs in the world” Marcelo Bielsa praises Juventus
Marcelo Bielsa is set to lead the Uruguay national team onto the pitch at Juventus Stadium as they face…
The post “One of the biggest clubs in the...
From Promise to Pressure: How Otto Addoâs tenure unravelled at the helm of Ghana
In May 2024, Otto Addo's second coming was greeted with huge hopes few months after the Black Stars have been eliminated from the group stage of...
Nuñez’s agent visits Juventus amid fresh Lukaku links
Tuttosport reports that one of Darwin Núñez’s agents visited the Uruguay international during a training...
Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2026 kits: Home, away, release dates & prices
Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2026 kits revealed: see the new home and away designs, including a bold new wing pattern away kit.
Why Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin left England camp early as Thomas Tuchel explains exits
The Leeds United striker played just over 30 minutes for England against Uruguay last week.
“There’s nothing more” Tuchel defends decision to send Arsenal stars home
Thomas Tuchel has provided further updates on the withdrawal of Arsenal players from international duty after Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice joined...
‘If they know how to pray, they better!’ - Lamine Yamal leaves Ronald Araujo & Uruguay seeking divine intervention ahead of World Cup clash with Spain
Ronald Araujo admits that Uruguay may require divine intervention when facing Lamine Yamal and Spain at the 2026 World Cup, telling his...
Club director will attend match today to watch Man United star ahead of potential transfer
Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is reportedly emerging as a transfer target for Juventus ahead of the summer. The Uruguay international...
Why Thomas Tuchel's Manuel Ugarte comparison with world-class midfielder is wake-up call for Man Utd's midfield – opinion
Manuel Ugarte might be the forgotten midfielder at Manchester United right now, but the Uruguay star has Thomas Tuchel’s eye alongside Federico...
International Break Men's Team Updates: Mbeumo and Sesko withdraw with injury, multiple players get minutes
Just because we didn't have a a Manchester United match to watch this weekend didn't mean that the players weren't busy. Four players under...
Italy veterans aware 2026 WC is their 'last chance'
The pressure is on Italy since an entire generation, basically anyone under 15, has no memory of the last time the Azzurri played in the World Cup...
Thomas Tuchel sends stern message to England boo boys after former exile Ben White was ruthlessly jeered against Uruguay
IAN LADYMAN: England manager Tuchel says he is considering starting White against Japan at Wembley tomorrow night.
Thomas Tuchel has ‘100% trust' in Rice and Saka over England injury absences
Arsenal duo unavailable for Japan game on Tuesday‘We did medical tests. I saw them,' head coach saysThomas Tuchel has plotted a diplomatic course...
Ben White gets green light to start vs Japan as Thomas Tuchel admits England concern
Arsenal defender Ben White made his England return as a substitute in the draw with Uruguay when some supporters booed him onto the field, but he...
Juventus sporting director to use ‘opportunity’ to personally scout forgotten Man Utd star during international break
Juventus are keeping close tabs on Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte going into Uruguay’s forthcoming encounter with Algeria, according to...
Ben White's England breakthrough matched a record few Arsenal fans saw coming
Ben White marked his England return by breaking the deadlock at Wembley against Uruguay on Friday night, helping Arsenal equal a surprise record.
Uruguay player could miss WC after Madueke clash
Uruguay defender Joaquín Piquerez's participation in this summer's World Cup is in doubt after he sustained an ankle injury from a challenge with...
Arsenal face double Noni Madueke blow as update on England star's injury emerges
Noni Madueke was forced off after just 38 minutes during England's 1-1 draw against Uruguay and the winger is now a doubt for Arsenal's upcoming...
England boss Thomas Tuchel bemused by lack of VAR intervention during Uruguay draw (Video)
As part of their preparations for the upcoming World Cup, England drew 1-1 against Uruguay in a friendly game on Friday. Speaking to the press...
Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte emerging as Juventus target
Serie A side Juventus are keeping close eye on the situation of Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte. The Uruguayan has never quite convinced...
Ex-PGMOL chief calls for VAR challenge system after Thomas Tuchel rages in England vs Uruguay
Thomas Tuchel’s angry reaction during England’s draw with Uruguay should trigger a change for tennis-like challenges against refereeing decisions....
Arsenal handed Noni Madueke injury timeline as crisis issue becomes clearer for Mikel Arteta
Noni Madueke suffered a knee injury while playing for England against Uruguay on Friday and Arsenal have been handed the latest timeline for his...
Henderson backs Ben White’s England recall after boos
Jordan Henderson has backed Ben White’s recall to the England squad after the Arsenal defender was booed against Uruguay. White was called up by...
Just in from Italy: Man United star will be scouted by interested Euro giants in international fixture this week
Juventus will reportedly send scouts to watch Manuel Ugarte in action for Uruguay at the Allianz Stadium tomorrow evening. Marcelo Bielsa’s side...
Juventus: Ottolini is keeping tabs on Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte; Galatasaray are interested in Koopmeiners
Juventus are keeping an eye on Manuel Ugarte, the Uruguayan midfielder at Manchester United
Juventus, Ottolini keeps tabs on Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte: Galatasaray eyeing Koopmeiners
Juventus are keeping tabs on Manuel Ugarte, the Uruguayan midfielder at Manchester United
'Not ideal' - Man City given injury update ahead of Liverpool
John Stones has returned to Manchester City this weekend after picking up an injury before England's friendly against Uruguay
Keith Hackett says referee should be suspended over ‘career-threatening’ Phil Foden incident vs Uruguay
Sven Jablonski deserves to be punished after missing a dangerous challenge on Manchester City‘s Phil Foden against Uruguay. That is according to...
Tuchel says England need ‘top performance’ to beat Japan
Thomas Tuchel has said England need to produce a top performance to beat Japan on Tuesday night. The Three Lions face Japan in a World Cup warm-up...
England disappoint and the Tudor era is over at Spurs – Football Weekly podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Watson and Jacob Steinberg to discuss a disappointing England performance against Uruguay and Igor...
The Numbers Game: England´s regulars return for Japan test
Some World Cup hopefuls got a chance to show England boss Thomas Tuchel what they can do last Friday. And some took their chance more than others...
Thomas Tuchel speaks out on Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka England decision – ‘it made no sense’
Thomas Tuchel’s England side will take on Japan at Wembley (Picture: Getty)
Thomas Tuchel has defended the decision to allow Bukayo Saka and...
Juventus send scouts to watch Man United midfielder ahead of summer move
Juventus are set to send scouts to watch Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte in action for Uruguay this week. Uruguay take on Algeria at...
Wirral's James Garner praised by Tuchel after impressive England debut
WIRRAL footballer James Garner was compared to Real Madrid star Federico Valverde after making his England debut against Uruguay.
Prediction: England vs Japan – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts
Verdict: Both teams to score – No Best Odds: 19/20 Bookmaker: Olympusbet Signing off March’s World Cup preparations on Tuesday night, England will...
Alan Shearer criticises Leeds United man as Gary Lineker makes 'got to score' point
Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been released from the England camp after missing his big opportunity against Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay
‘Know how to pray?' – Ronald Araujo give Uruguay advice on Barcelona star Lamine Yamal ahead of World Cup clash
Barcelona team-mates Ronald Araujo and Lamine Yamal will come up against each other at World Cup 2026 when Uruguay take on Spain in Group H. The...
How Arsenal could line-up against Southampton without 10 injured players
Mikel Arteta’s squad has been badly affected by injuries (Picture: Getty)
The international break has brought mixed news for Mikel Arteta on the...
David Beckham urges Thomas Tuchel to recall England star for the World Cup
Ex-England captain David Beckham (Picture: Getty)
David Beckham appears to be at odds with England manager Thomas Tuchel over the fate of one...
Withdrawals and worries
Morning all. It’s all about the withdrawals this morning, as a clutch of Arsenal players who were supposed to be involved for their countries have...
Arsenal ‘injury crisis’ deepens but how worried should Mikel Arteta really be?
Mikel Arteta has been left to count Arsenal’s walking wounded (Picture: Getty/ Metro)
The sense of foreboding Arsenal fans had heading into the...
England: Thomas Tuchel says John Stones a 'key player' for him as defender's injury issues a concern ahead of World Cup
John Stones has featured just four times for Thomas Tuchels England due to injuries and is out again with a calf issue; Three Lions boss says...
“I’m worried” Thomas Tuchel discusses Noni Madueke’s injury
Thomas Tuchel has admitted he is concerned about Noni Madueke after the attacker sustained an injury during England’s match against Uruguay. The...
Marcelo Bielsa happy to be reunited with Ben White
Marcelo Bielsa was reunited with Ben White when the England national team faced the Uruguay national team, with the former Leeds United manager...
Algeria vs Uruguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Algeria and Uruguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Rooney: Kane will not slow down ahead of World Cup
Wayne Rooney does not see Harry Kane easing off as he prepares to lead England at the World Cup. Kane, who was rested for England’s 1-1 draw with...
Phil Foden Injury Scare Puts Manchester City vs Liverpool FA Cup Quarter-Final Place in Doubt
Phil Foden is facing a race against time to be available for Manchester City’s FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool after picking up an ankle...
How serious are William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes injuries? Why Arsenal’s concern is real
Gabriel and Saliba withdrew from international duty last week (Picture: Getty)
Another international break has had Arsenal fans nervously counting...
James Garner Breaks Silence On £50M Everton Target: Does He Make Sense For The Toffees?
James Garner marked his senior England debut on Friday evening. He delivered a Player of the Match performance in a pre-World Cup friendly against...
Barcelona star Ronald Araujo speaks out on Phil Foden tackle that left Thomas Tuchel raging
Barcelona star Ronald Araujo has spoken out about his tackle on Phil Foden that saw him come in for criticism during Uruguay's friendly with...
Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford shows support for “great lad” Ben White as Arsenal defender gets booed after scoring for England (Video)
The pre-World Cup friendly between England and Uruguay on Friday ended up being all about Ben White. The Arsenal defender, who was apparently...
Ronald Araujo reveals clear-the-air talks with Phil Foden after Man City star on end of horror challenge during England's draw with Uruguay
Barcelona and Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo has moved to clear the air following a controversial challenge on England's Phil Foden during Friday's...
Cole Palmer's first England action vs Uruguay shows why he can never replace Bruno Fernandes
Cole Palmer to Manchester United rumours have been reignited but one moment in an England shirt showed why it’s not a risk worth taking for...
Tomori released early from England squad before second friendly – the reason
By: Oliver Fisher
Fikayo Tomori has left the England camp ahead of their second friendly, but there is no cause for concern at AC Milan. Tomori got...
“The way he’s been playing” – Wayne Rooney claims Chelsea target has been better than Cole Palmer
Wayne Rooney believes reported Chelsea target Morgan Rogers should start for England ahead of Cole Palmer in the number ten position. DOWNLOAD THE...
Newcastle United star leaves England camp as Burn and Gordon prepare for Japan
Several players have departed Thomas Tuchel's squad following the friendly with Uruguay
Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke sets strange record after maiden England start
Tottenham forward Dominic Solanke made his first England start against Uruguay and, in doing so, set a unique record for the Three Lions. Tottenham...
Thomas Tuchel’s Kobbie Mainoo decision vs Uruguay was a haunting reminder of Man Utd mistake
Kobbie Mainoo made his return to international football with an appearance off the bench for England, but it was bittersweet for Man Utd. For...
Injury expert suspects MCL issue for Noni Madueke and shares how many weeks he could miss
Noni Madueke’s England start against Uruguay didn’t last long because of an injury. Thomas Tuchel deployed the Arsenal winger on the right flank,...
Newcastle United star posts five-word message after England ‘robbery' - Bruno Guimaares responds
Harvey Barnes banked an assist - that many felt should have been a goal - as England drew 1-1 with Uruguay.
Tuchel sees other centre-backs ahead of Maguire as England confirm squad changes
Harry Maguire has work to do to force his way into Thomas Tuchel’s thinking for England’s World Cup squad. Maguire returned to the fold for the...
Arsenal star leaves Wembley in a knee brace in blow to Gunners
Noni Madueke was handed a start in England’s match against Uruguay, but his involvement was cut short as he was forced off with an injury before...
England squad hit by more dropouts as Stones and Arsenal trio pull out of Japan game
Injured quartet join Wharton on sidelinesTuchel concerned about team's workloadDeclan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and John Stones have...
Why White faces "uphill battle" for World Cup spot after hero-to-villain cameo
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Ben White's England return, examining the Arsenal defender's hero-to-villain cameo against Uruguay, Wembley...
Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice leave England squad and return to Arsenal for ‘medical assessment’
Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice will play no part in England’s friendly against Japan on Tuesday (Getty)
Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice have left...
England decision taken with Leeds United's Dominic Calvert-Lewin as eight players leave camp
Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin made his England return in Friday night’s friendly against Uruguay at Wembley.
BREAKING: Three Arsenal stars leave England squad as Thomas Tuchel makes ruthless cull
Noni Madueke suffered an injury in the first half of England's 1-1 draw with Uruguay on Friday, the same day Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka joined up...
Thomas Tuchel names four players ahead of £80m Manchester United star in England World Cup squad
Harry Maguire returned for England in their 1-1 draw with Uruguay on Friday (AFP via Getty)
Thomas Tuchel believes Manchester United’s Harry...
Tuchel slams referee after Ugarte gets two yellow cards but no red in England friendly
England manager Thomas Tuchel has slammed referee Sven Jablonski following his side's friendly against Uruguay at Wembley on Friday (27 March).
Thomas Tuchel ‘sad and upset’ over Noni Madueke injury to spark Arsenal fears
Madueke was forced off in the first-half (Picture: Getty Images)
Thomas Tuchel has admitted he is ‘worried' for Noni Madueke after the Arsenal...
'We will support him': Henderson says England players backing White after boos
England midfielder Jordan Henderson pledged to support Ben White after the Arsenal defender was booed during Friday's friendly against Uruguay.
Stones the exception to Tuchel's World Cup rule despite cold shoulder from Guardiola
England's head coach still rates injury-prone Manchester City defender and seems likely to be a fundamental part of his squad this summerEvery...
Thomas Tuchel ‘worried' for Noni Madueke as England manager issues injury update
Meanwhile, Tuchel said he hoped ‘world-class' John Stones will remain a key player for England despite being ruled out of the Uruguay draw with a...
Thomas Tuchel's comments about Harry Maguire were extraordinary - here's why it would be outrageous if he doesn't take Man United defender to the World Cup, writes CRAIG HOPE
In the 97th minute at Wembley, Harry Maguire made a goalmouth block to protect what was a fairly meaningless 1-1 draw against Uruguay. At a World...