6 articles tagged
The Netherlands has named its provisional 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Virgil van Dijk captaining a blend of experience and young talent. Right-back Jeremie Frimpong narrowly misses out, while defender Nathan Tella receives a surprise call-up.
Ghana’s preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup includes former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey. The 31-year-old returns to international duty after a 14-month absence following Ghana’s 2022 World Cup exit. Ghana faces Nigeria in a high-stakes AFCON qualifier on June 3 in Kumasi.
Sadio Mane returns to Senegal’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after missing the 2022 tournament due to injury. The Liverpool legend’s inclusion was confirmed just hours before the deadline as the Teranga Lions finalize their 25-man roster.
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in the preliminary 35-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, marking his sixth consecutive tournament. The announcement comes just days after his club debut for Al-Nassr in a Saudi Pro League fixture.
Haiti has unveiled its provisional squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, featuring Premier League talents Wilson Isidor and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde. The announcement marks the first time Haiti has included players based in Europe for a competitive campaign.
Tunisia’s World Cup campaign faces an early jolt as coach Sabri Lamouchi omits midfielder Ferjani Sassi from the 23-man squad. The 31-year-old’s exclusion comes amid reports of a fractured relationship with team management.