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The USMNT announced a 26-man World Cup squad under Mauricio Pochettino, with Alejandro Zendejas in and Diego Luna, Tanner Tessmann, and Aidan Morris out; the squad preserves a spine of Pulisic, McKennie, Adams, Richards and Weah, includes 13 veterans and 13 debutants, and will train in Fayetteville ahead of warm-ups with Senegal and Germany before the World Cup opener in Inglewood on June 12.
The USMNT announced its 26-man roster for the 2026 World Cup in New York, led by Pulisic, Adams and McKennie, with notable inclusions (Reyna, Zendejas) and omissions (Tessmann, Luna, Morris); the squad must be submitted to FIFA by June 1 and can be adjusted for serious injuries up to 24 hours before the first game, as the team gears up for friendlies vs. Senegal and Germany before Group D play vs Paraguay, Australia and Turkey, and training at a Georgia base.
Messi has hamstring inflammation with no tear and will be out for about 10 days as Argentina fine-tunes preparations for the 2026 World Cup; officials will monitor his workload to avoid setbacks, with friendlies against Honduras and Iceland on the horizon and the tournament just over three weeks away.
Iran will base its World Cup camp in Mexico and travel to the United States for its three Group G matches after Washington declined to host; FIFA confirmed the move, Mexico’s president said hosting there could avoid visa issues, and the games are scheduled in Los Angeles (June 15, 21) and Seattle (June 26).
Inter Miami says Messi has a left hamstring overload with muscle fatigue and no return date yet after exiting the 6-4 win over Philadelphia; with World Cup 2026 approaching, his Argentina participation remains uncertain, though coach Scaloni has voiced hope he’ll be there and the team remains eager for his presence.
Spain’s 2026 World Cup squad is announced with no Real Madrid players for the first time; Lamine Yamal is included and set for his World Cup debut despite a hamstring issue that could see him miss the opener, while Gavi returns from injury and Barcelona’s Pubill and Cubarsi earn their first senior calls. Huijsen and Le Normand miss out as the team faces Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group F.
Spain announced a 26-man World Cup squad with no Real Madrid players for the first time; Dean Huijsen was a notable omission as Marc Pubill and Eric Garcia earned spots, with Luis de la Fuente saying the list was largely finalised months in advance. A Real Madrid star publicly reacted on Instagram to the decision.
Lionel Messi was substituted in Inter Miami's 6-4 win over Philadelphia Union due to muscle fatigue in his left hamstring, with medical tests ruling out a serious injury. Return timing will depend on clinical and functional progress. The development comes as Argentina’s involvement in World Cup 2026—co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico—remains widely anticipated. Messi has managed his workload at Miami and entered this season with strong MLS form, tallying 12 goals and 8 assists in 14 games.
Mexico says Iran can base in the country during the 2026 World Cup after the United States reportedly declined to host them; Iran’s three group-stage games are scheduled in the US, but Mexico has agreed to accommodate overnight stays and training there due to security concerns surrounding the Middle East conflict as the US, Canada and Mexico co-host the tournament.
Spain named Gavi in their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with the Barcelona midfielder posting an emotional message about overcoming injuries and vowing to give everything to bring the trophy home, as eight Barcelona players are included in the squad.
Messi left the Philadelphia Union match with 17 minutes remaining due to fatigue, not a confirmed injury; while hamstring concerns surfaced, there is no reported muscle damage and tests will determine the issue. Club and coach emphasized fatigue and heavy field conditions, suggesting he should be fit for Argentina’s 2026 World Cup campaign as preparation continues.
Messi left Inter Miami’s 6–4 win over the Philadelphia Union in the 73rd minute with a leg issue, 18 days before the World Cup, fueling concern over his availability. There’s no official medical update yet as Argentina prepares its 26-man roster, with Messi possibly joining the pre-tournament camp in Kansas City, though his participation remains uncertain.
Amid a years-long rift between two of American soccer’s most influential families, Sebastian Berhalter and Gio Reyna are expected to be named to the USMNT’s 26-man World Cup squad, potentially reuniting on the field after a saga that traces back to their fathers Gregg Berhalter and Claudio Reyna and includes past clashes over playing time, coaching turmoil, and a highly publicized family dispute.
Guardian reporters say they’ve leaked the USMNT’s 26-man World Cup squad for 2026, featuring three keepers (Brady, Freese, Turner), ten defenders, four midfielders, six attackers and three forwards, with 13 players set for their first World Cup. Gio Reyna makes the roster despite limited club minutes, while Alejandro Zendejas earned his spot on form. Chris Richards is questionable with an ankle injury, and two training-only players (Kochen and Kirk) will join camp but aren’t on the final roster. Several veterans were left out. Once submitted to FIFA on June 1, only injury replacements are allowed up to 24 hours before the opener, so final confirmation is expected Tuesday.
Shakira released the official video for 'Dai Dai,' her 2026 World Cup anthem with Burna Boy, featuring cameos from soccer stars like Messi and Mbappé; she’ll also headline the World Cup halftime show at MetLife Stadium on July 19.