World Cup Squad Selections
9 articles from 8 countries
The US grants the DRC football team entry for the World Cup amid Ebola concerns, while Neymar expresses emotion over his Brazil call-up. João Pedro's family is heartbroken by his exclusion from the squad.
DR Congo Football Team Faces 21-Day Isolation in Belgium Ahead of World Cup Due to Ebola
- DR Congo's national football team must isolate for 21 days in Belgium before entering the USA for the World Cup due to an Ebola outbreak. - The team is scheduled to play a test match against Denmark on June 3 in Belgium. - US authorities are prioritizing safety and have granted an exemption from a travel ban for the team, provided they adhere to isolation protocols.
Mexico ease past Ghana in World Cup warm-up in Puebla
- Mexico defeated Ghana 2-0 in a World Cup warm-up match in Puebla. - Goals from Brian Gutierrez and Guillermo Martinez secured the win for Mexico. - Coach Javier Aguirre used the friendly to evaluate…
Ecuador Unveils World Cup Commemorative Coin
- Ecuador has released a special commemorative coin to celebrate the national football team's qualification for its fifth World Cup. - The coin, part of a series by the Central Bank of Ecuador, featur…
England World Cup squad revealed: Foden, Palmer out; Tuchel says 'best possible team' selected
- England's national football team manager Thomas Tuchel announced the 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup. - Key players like Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Harry Maguire, and Trent Alexander-Arnold wer…
Tuchel Unafraid After Omitting Star Names from England's World Cup Squad
- Coach Thomas Tuchel stated that omitting star players from England's World Cup squad was a difficult but necessary decision. - He acknowledged that leaving out talented individuals was inevitable gi…
Mexico Tackles Homophobic Chants Ahead of World Cup
- Mexico's national football team is preparing for the World Cup by implementing measures to prevent homophobic chants from its fans. - The team aims to avoid sanctions from FIFA, which has fined Mexi…
New Zealand Captain Wood Fit and Fired Up for World Cup
- New Zealand captain Chris Wood is fully fit and eager for the World Cup after recovering from knee surgery. - Wood aims for the All Whites to reach the knockout stage for the first time, noting the …
FIFA Seriously Considering Expanding World Cup to 66 Teams
- FIFA is considering a significant expansion of the World Cup to 66 teams for the 2030 tournament. - This proposal, supported by many member nations, aims to increase global participation and interes…
World Cup Failure Will Haunt Riemer Forever
- Denmark's national football coach Brian Riemer expressed his enduring disappointment over the team's failure to qualify for the World Cup. - Riemer acknowledged the necessity of criticism directed a…
