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US coach Mauricio Pochettino defended notifying excluded players by email for the 26-man World Cup squad, while those selected received video messages; critics argued he should have informed omissions personally, but Pochettino said apologies wouldn’t help and that he still cares deeply after sleepless nights. The United States open Group D against Paraguay on June 13, with matches against Australia and Turkey to follow.
England's 26-man World Cup squad was largely revealed by leaks ahead of the official announcement. Tuchel defends selecting 26 fully committed players, stressing leadership, unity and handling disappointment over ego. Maguire's public reaction to his omission drew criticism, while Tuchel conducted personal calls to inform those not selected, contrasting with Southgate's approach. The leaks appear to have reinforced Tuchel's emphasis on a selfless, cohesive dressing room and the challenges such leaks pose to authority and team culture.
BBC Sport collects personal anecdotes from former players and pundits about how England’s provisional and final World Cup squad announcements unfold, revealing the emotional rollercoaster of being told you’ve made the plane or staying home, with stories from Micah Richards, Stephen Warnock, Joe Hart, Theo Walcott and Martin Keown.
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record sixth World Cup after Portugal named a 27-man squad for the tournament, with Diogo Jota's death referenced as the symbolic 'plus one' in memory of the former Liverpool forward.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti named Neymar in a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, marking Neymar's fourth tournament and his return after injuries; the 34-year-old, who plays for Santos, is joined by stars such as Alisson, Casemiro, Vinicius Junior, Raphinha and Endrick, while Joao Pedro misses out as Brazil prepare for Group C games against Morocco, Haiti and Scotland in the expanded tournament.
England boss Thomas Tuchel named an expanded 35-man squad for World Cup preparations, including two uncapped players James Garner and Jason Steele, recalls for Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo, and returns for Calvert-Lewin and Solanke, while omitting Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ollie Watkins and dealing with injuries to Reece James and Trevoh Chalobah. The camp is split into two phases, with 11 players joining after the Uruguay friendly, and England play friendlies at Wembley against Uruguay (27 March) and Japan (31 March as part of the build-up ahead of the final squad deadline on 30 May.
Barcelona announced a 21-man squad for Saturday’s La Liga home match against Villarreal at Camp Nou, with Frenkie de Jong out for five to six weeks due to a hamstring injury and Gerard Martí suspended; Gavi is back in training but needs clearance, while Andreas Christensen remains sidelined. A predicted 4-2-3-1 starting XI was listed (Joan in goal; Cancelo, Cubarsí, Eric García, Kounde; Bernal, Pedri; Yamal, Fermín López, Raphinha; Ferran). Kickoff times across zones are provided.
Real Madrid's squad for their La Liga match against Sevilla at the Bernabéu includes key players like Courtois, Bellingham, Vini Jr, and Mbappé, with the game scheduled for 9:00 pm CET.
Mikel Arteta is confident that Arsenal has the most complete squad during his tenure, with a summer spend of around £250m, and the club is now focusing on selling players to optimize the team before the transfer window closes.
Chelsea fans' preferred lineup for the match against Palmeiras is affected by recent squad injuries and absences, with key players like Lavia and Neto uncertain, prompting potential adjustments to the formation.
FC Bayern is preparing for the Club World Cup in the USA with a 29-player squad, including new signings Jonathan Tah and Tom Bischof, and will base in Orlando for their group matches against Auckland City, Boca Juniors, and Benfica.
Wrexham celebrates back-to-back promotions, but faces challenges as they prepare for life in League One. The team's togetherness and strong performances have propelled them to success, but they will need to strengthen their squad and adapt to facing bigger, more financially powerful teams. Manager Phil Parkinson is optimistic about the club's potential, but the upcoming season will test their ability to compete at a higher level.
Barcelona's players gathered at Robert Lewandowski's house for lunch after learning of Xavi's departure announcement, showing a desire to discuss the situation together. The team, including injured players Gavi and Marc-Andre ter Stegen, aims to finish the season on a positive note and give Xavi a fitting farewell, with upcoming matches in La Liga and the Champions League.
The House of Representatives' votes on reaffirming Israel's right to exist and condemning Hamas revealed division within the far-left "Squad." Representatives Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush were the only members of the group who did not vote in favor of the resolutions. Tlaib voted "present" on the Israel resolution, while Bush did not vote on either resolution. Tlaib's past refusal to condemn the Hamas attack drew criticism, and the House recently censured her for promoting false narratives and calling for the destruction of Israel.
Human Rights Watch has acknowledged that evidence points to a misfired rocket by Palestinian terrorists causing a Gaza hospital explosion, contradicting far-left members of Congress who blamed Israel for the blast. The explosion at al-Ahli Arab Hospital resulted from a rocket-propelled munition commonly used by Palestinian armed groups. Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib had blamed the Israel Defense Forces for the blast, while Israeli and US intelligence determined that a rocket from Palestinian Islamic Jihad had misfired. President Biden criticized the New York Times' coverage of the incident, and Human Rights Watch has called for an independent investigation.