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The 2025-26 European league season is concluding, with African players facing dual tests of glory and relegation: Hakimi aims for a Champions League title defense, Salah's farewell match decides Liverpool's fate, Sarr leads the Conference League scoring chart, La Liga and Serie A battles are intense, and relegation zone suspense abounds.

This article reviews the most shocking omissions from U.S. Men's National Team World Cup rosters in history, including legendary striker Landon Donovan, John Harkes who was cut due to off-field controversy, goalkeeper Zack Steffen, and in-form forward Ricardo Pepi. It analyzes the reasons and impact behind these controversial decisions and looks ahead to the upcoming 2026 roster announcement.

Canada coach Jesse Marsch confirms Alphonso Davies will play in the World Cup, but may not be fully fit by June 12. Bayern and the national team jointly devised a recovery plan: treatment in Munich until May 28, then a break, with the national team taking over training from May 31. Davies is eager to play and, though feeling low, trusts the arrangements.

Spain's World Cup squad features eight Barcelona players, including Pedri and Gavi, while Real Madrid has no representatives for the first time ever. The 26-man roster also includes stars like Rodri and Dani Olmo, with Hector Bellerin missing out.

Colombia national team announces 26-man final squad for 2026 World Cup in USA, Canada, Mexico, with Diaz and James Rodriguez leading. Ospina, Munoz, Quintero, Cucho and other stars selected. Group stage first match vs Uzbekistan (June 18), second vs DR Congo, final vs Portugal.

Inter Miami confirmed Lionel Messi suffered left hamstring muscle overuse fatigue and was substituted in the 73rd minute of their match against Philadelphia Union. The club said further recovery depends on his clinical response. The report also notes Argentina’s upcoming World Cup preparations, including warm-up matches and an unresolved final squad selection as Messi’s condition is monitored.

Messi left the match in the 73rd minute holding his thigh after Miami's 6-4 win over Philadelphia. Eight first-half goals set an MLS record, with Suarez netting a hat trick and Beltran and Iloski also scoring. Miami now sits second in the East, while Messi's availability for the World Cup opener is in doubt.

A 2018 Panini Kaboom green parallel Ronaldo card from his Juventus era sold privately for $1.35 million, setting a new personal record and ranking second in football card history, behind only Messi's rookie card. The buyer's identity is unknown, but the seller is a high-end collector. Ronaldo recently won a title with Al-Nassr and was selected for his sixth World Cup.

The United States men’s national team is set to announce its 26-man 2026 World Cup roster, with Gio Reyna included and Diego Luna surprisingly omitted. Mauricio Pochettino’s squad features players such as Alejandro Zendejas, Matt Freese, Brenden Aaronson, and Chris Richards, who is expected to be selected despite injury concerns. The U.S. will open the tournament against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium.

FIFA has formally approved Iran's World Cup training camp relocation to Tijuana, Mexico, replacing the original plan in Tucson, USA, due to security concerns and visa issues. Iran, making their seventh World Cup appearance, will face New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt in the group stage, with the new camp facilitating entry into the USA via Mexico.

This article details all known father-son duos who have played in the FIFA World Cup, including famous families like France's Thurams, the USA's Reynas, Denmark's Schmeichels, and the Netherlands' Blinds. It lists their tournament appearances and statistics, highlighting the unique legacy of footballing bloodlines on the world's biggest stage. While no father and son have both won the trophy as players, these families have collectively forged a legendary World Cup heritage.

The Swiss national team announced its World Cup jersey number allocations on May 23, with key midfielder Granit Xhaka taking the No. 10, goalkeeper Gregor Kobel receiving No. 1, and defender Manuel Akanji securing No. 5. The full 26-player number list, including all squad members and their clubs, was also revealed.

France unveils World Cup jersey numbers: Mbappe gets No.10, Dembele takes No.7, Olise No.11. The full list covers 26 players, with key players like Samba, Gusto, and Upamecano having their numbers confirmed.

England announce 26-man World Cup squad, led by Kane and Rice, with Foden, Maguire, Palmer, and Alexander-Arnold omitted. The team makes its 17th appearance, with best result being the 1966 title. Squad includes Pickford, Stones, Bellingham, Saka, and other stars.

Norway has unveiled its 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America, headlined by Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard. The squad features a deep mix of Premier League and European-based players across all positions, and they will face Iraq, Senegal, and France in the group stage.

The U17 World Cup draw places China U17 in Group H with Spain, Morocco, and Fiji. Media commentators generally view the draw as favorable, emphasizing the need to secure a win against Fiji with a high goal difference while benefiting from matches against strong opponents. The tournament kicks off in Qatar in November, with 48 teams competing for 32 knockout spots.

China U17 returns to the U17 World Cup after 21 years, drawn in Group H with Spain, Morocco, and Fiji. The tournament opens on November 19. With a strong Spanish side in the group, the Chinese youth team faces a stern test.

The U17 Asian Cup final will see a China-Japan showdown. China's U17 team, after a difficult journey, returns to the final for the first time in 22 years, eager to avenge their group-stage loss. Some Japanese fans made controversial pre-match remarks, using the analogy of 'Japan's table tennis team struggling to beat China' to taunt Chinese football's chances. The final kicks off at 1:00 AM on May 23, and the match is seen as a battle for the football dignity of both nations.

China's U17 national team, having secured a U17 World Cup spot, faces Japan in the Asian Cup final after a remarkable tournament turnaround. Shedding early pressure, the team's improved form and tactical execution make a potential victory over their group-stage conquerors a realistic prospect, according to Football News.

The U-17 World Cup draw ceremony will be held on the evening of May 21 Beijing time. The Chinese U-17 men's team has been placed in Pot 4 and may face strong opponents in the group stage. The tournament's lineup has changed, with defending champion Portugal and other traditional powerhouses unexpectedly absent, while Asia has nine teams qualifying.