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The essence of football is anyone stands a chance against anyone. With all the financial muscle in the game, that essence becomes harder and harder to see. And yet, there are days like this at the World Cup that defy everything. Spain vs Cape Verde. Tournament favourites vs tournament debutants.
Wales ended their season on a low note as Romania won their Bucharest friendly 2-1. Romania led through Florian Coman's tidy finish before substitute David Brooks - who had only been on the pitch for two minutes - equalised with a sweet left-foot volley after being picked out at the far post by…
Thomas Tuchel gave his first World Cup press conference since touching down with the England team in the United States - and there was a lot to cover.
Thomas Tuchel has named his 26-player England squad for the World Cup, with some big calls made by the Three Lions boss. Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Maguire are the eye-catching names to have missed out on selection after Tuchel confirmed his 26-man squad for this…
Thomas Tuchel has defended his England World Cup selection by insisting he has "specialists" in his squad ready to form a "brotherhood" to win the tournament this summer.
Ruthless Thomas Tuchel has left a number of high-profile names out of his England squad for the World Cup, while striker Ivan Toney has earned a shock recall. "I love the tough decisions," Tuchel said on the squad being announced, and he has been true to his word.
Thursday 21 May 2026 17:41, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports' Rob Dorsett explains why Thomas Tuchel has left Harry Maguire out of his England World Cup squad.
Harry Maguire has been left out of England's World Cup squad by boss Thomas Tuchel. The centre-back posted on social media: "I was confident I could [have] played a major part this summer for my country after the season I've had. I've been left shocked and gutted by the decision.
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has named Craig Gordon, Findlay Curtis and Ross Stewart in his 26-man squad for the World Cup. Hearts goalkeeper Gordon, 43, missed out on the last Euros but takes his place alongside Angus Gunn of Nottingham Forest and Liam Kelly of Rangers - despite the trio not…
Steve Clarke believes 43-year-old Craig Gordon "deserves" his place in Scotland's World Cup squad, despite missing most of Hearts' season. The veteran goalkeeper, who made just three appearances for the Jambos this season, has been included in the 26-man squad for this summer's tournament.
Countries have begun naming their squads for the 2026 World Cup ahead of this summer's tournament, with England and Scotland set to follow. Thomas Tuchel will name his England squad on Friday May 22 after Steve Clarke has released Scotland's on Tuesday May 19.
"I am at a house fire," Chris Lock tells Sky Sports. "I have a crew of four on my fire engine. There is a fire downstairs, a person upstairs at the window, someone screaming inside the property who I can’t see, and I have to think of the safety of my crew as well."
