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… They bounced back to reach Euro 2024 after an impressive qualifying campaign featuring a win over Spain. …
Scotland boss Clarke signs new four-year contractCitizen Digital
… ation remain only Napoli duo De Bruyne and Lukaku, now aged 34 and 33 respectively, and Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois, 34, who returned to the fold last year after a falling-out with previous coach Domenico Tedesco that caused him to miss Belgium's round-of-16 exit at Euro 2024 …
Salah, Belgian golden generation eye last shot at World Cup gloryCitizen Digital
… Lamine Yamal The breakout star of Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, Yamal's hopes of taking the world by storm will depend on his recovery from a hamstring injury. …
Five stars ready to light up the World CupCitizen Digital
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Tuchel has 'no fear' after omitting star names from England's World Cup squadCitizen Digital
… Neuer retired from Germany duty after Euro 2024, having played 124 games at the international level. …
Neuer set for return to Germany World Cup squadCitizen Digital
… He has the motivation -- he is out for us, but I think for the World Cup he will be there and he will be stronger, (he will) come back stronger than now." Yamal, who finished second in the Ballon d'Or vote last year and helped Spain triumph at Euro 2024, has been a key figure in …
Injured Spain star Yamal will come back stronger at World Cup: FlickDavid Raya of Spain says the country is "in good hands" regardless of who starts in goal at the World Cup, as he competes with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia for the number one spot. Simon is expected to start despite Raya and Garcia's strong seasons at Arsenal and Barcelona respectively.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
David Raya of Spain says the country is "in good hands" regardless of who starts in goal at the World Cup, as he competes with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia for the number one spot. Simon is expected to start despite Raya and Garcia's strong seasons at Arsenal and Barcelona respectively.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manuel Neuer will start in goal for Germany against Curacao in his fifth World Cup, coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed on Saturday. The 40-year-old goalkeeper is making his first appearance for Germany in nearly two years after being brought out of international retirement.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jude Bellingham says every member of England's World Cup squad must feel "loved," admitting things were not right off the pitch at Euro 2024. New manager Thomas Tuchel is seeking to create a "brotherhood" in the squad as he attempts to win England's first World Cup since 1966.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Christian Eriksen, a 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder with a pacemaker, collapsed during Denmark's friendly match against Ukraine in the 64th minute on Sunday. The team doctor reported that Eriksen was briefly unconscious but the pacemaker responded as intended, and Eriksen is in good spirits and recovering with his family.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Christian Eriksen collapsed in the 64th minute of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday but was conscious and "doing well," according to the Danish football association. The 34-year-old midfielder, who wears a pacemaker following a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, was taken to hospital after walking off the pitch.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Christian Eriksen, a 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder, collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday, falling to the ground in the 64th minute. The match was called off with Denmark leading 2-1; Eriksen was taken to hospital and remains conscious and doing well, with his pacemaker responding as expected, five years after suffering cardiac arrest during Euro 2020.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cristiano Ronaldo will participate in his sixth World Cup in 2026 at age 41, matching Lionel Messi's appearances at the tournament. Ronaldo has never won the World Cup despite reaching the semi-finals in 2006 and has since experienced two round-of-16 exits, a quarter-final defeat, and a group-stage elimination.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England captain Harry Kane, 32, is preparing for a third World Cup with the goal of ending his country's 60-year wait for a major trophy. This season he won the Golden Shoe for the second time, scoring 36 times in 31 appearances for Bayern Munich.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, will play in a record sixth World Cup for Portugal in 2026, with debate continuing over whether the five-time Ballon d'Or winner strengthens or hinders manager Roberto Martinez's squad. Ronaldo is the men's international leading goalscorer with 143 strikes, including 25 in 30 games under Martinez.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
After 14 years leading France to a World Cup victory in 2018 and a final loss to Argentina in 2022, Didier Deschamps plans to step down as France coach following the upcoming World Cup in North America. France currently top the world rankings and are among the leading contenders for final victory.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has signed a four-year contract extension that takes him through the 2028 European Championship and 2030 World Cup, after leading Scotland to qualification for their first World Cup since 1998.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois have been drawn in Group G of the 2026 World Cup alongside New Zealand and Iran, with the tournament likely being their last chance for glory on football's biggest stage.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ahead of the first-ever 48-team World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, Citizen Digital examines five major players dealing with form and fitness concerns, including Kylian Mbappe, who arrives at the tournament after a difficult period at Real Madrid.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England's German head coach Thomas Tuchel said he has no fears after excluding prominent players including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Trent Alexander-Arnold from his World Cup squad, stating his aim is to win the tournament.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manuel Neuer, who retired from international duty after Euro 2024, is set for a surprise return to Germany's World Cup squad as the number one option, German media reported. Coach Julian Nagelsmann has reportedly informed players that the 40-year-old will be included in the squad to be announced Thursday.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lamine Yamal, 18, suffered a hamstring injury during Barcelona's match against Celta Vigo on Wednesday and has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Yamal will return to action at the World Cup this summer "stronger" than before.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →