Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Spain, Luis de la Fuente
8 June 2026

Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Víctor Muñoz were left out of Spain’s travelling squad for their final World Cup warm-up against Peru. All three stayed at Spain’s Tennessee base to continue injury recovery.

Luis de la Fuente expects Yamal to be available for Spain’s opener against Cabo Verde, though possibly only for limited minutes. Williams also trained with the group, but Spain are avoiding unnecessary risk before group play.

Christian Eriksen, Denmark, Ukraine
7 June 2026

Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine in Odense, forcing the match to be abandoned. The Danish FA said the midfielder was conscious, doing well and able to walk from the pitch before further hospital checks.

Team doctor Morten Boesen said Eriksen’s ICD appeared to respond as expected after he briefly lost consciousness. Players from both teams formed a protective ring around him, echoing the scenes from his Euro 2020 cardiac arrest.

Moise Bombito, Canada, Jesse Marsch, Ralph Priso
7 June 2026

Moise Bombito is set to miss the World Cup after Canada decided he was not fit enough following his recovery from a broken leg. The Nice centre-back had only recently returned for limited minutes against Uzbekistan.

Canada said Bombito had not suffered a new injury, but his leg reacted after match action and raised long-term health concerns. Ralph Priso is the likely replacement, while Luc de Fougerolles may take on a larger defensive role.

Wesley, Ederson, Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti
7 June 2026

Brazil full-back Wesley has been ruled out of the World Cup with a left thigh adductor injury. Carlo Ancelotti called up Atalanta midfielder Ederson, who is expected to complete his Manchester United move after the tournament.

Wesley left the Egypt friendly in tears after only 15 minutes, forcing Brazil to rethink their right-back plan. Ederson’s addition also balances the squad, giving Ancelotti another midfield option if he moves away from a 4-2-4 shape.

Leonardo Balerdi, Argentina, Lionel Scaloni, Marseille
6 June 2026

Leonardo Balerdi has been ruled out of the World Cup because of a right calf muscle injury. The Marseille captain had travelled to Argentina’s Kansas City camp but will not feature in their title defence.

Argentina confirmed the defender’s soleus injury and will now pick a replacement before the tournament begins. Lionel Scaloni still has Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi and Facundo Medina available at centre-back.

Lionel Messi, Argentina, Lionel Scaloni, Inter Miami
6 June 2026

Lionel Messi is improving from left hamstring muscle fatigue before Argentina’s World Cup opener against Algeria. Lionel Scaloni said Messi has trained partly with the group and could receive minutes in upcoming friendlies.

Messi sustained the issue during his final Inter Miami match before joining Argentina’s camp. Scaloni said the progress gives the squad calm, while Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, Nico Paz and Gonzalo Montiel are also recovering separately.

Julio Enciso, Paraguay, Gustavo Alfaro
6 June 2026

Julio Enciso suffered an injury scare in Paraguay’s final World Cup warm-up match against Nicaragua, leaving their opener against the USMNT uncertain. The Strasbourg forward was substituted after 25 minutes following knocks to his hamstring and waist area.

Gustavo Alfaro said Enciso would undergo tests but hoped the problem was impact-related rather than muscular. Paraguay need clarity quickly, with the forward expected to be one of their main attacking threats at SoFi Stadium on 12 June.

Lennart Karl, Germany, Julian Nagelsmann, Assan Ouedraogo
5 June 2026

Germany forward Lennart Karl has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a thigh injury in training. The 18-year-old Bayern Munich talent will be replaced in Julian Nagelsmann’s squad by RB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouedraogo.

Karl had started Germany’s friendly win over Finland and set up a goal during his rapid rise. Nagelsmann said the injury was a huge shock, while Germany also continue monitoring Manuel Neuer’s calf issue before their opener.

Erin Cuthbert, Scotland, Israel, Caroline Weir
5 June 2026

Scotland beat Israel 6-0 in Women’s World Cup qualifying but ended the night waiting on Erin Cuthbert’s injury news. The Chelsea midfielder scored the opener and assisted twice before leaving on a stretcher in clear pain.

Caroline Weir scored a hat-trick as Scotland preserved their goal-difference edge over Belgium at the top of Group B4. Cuthbert’s likely absence could shift more creative responsibility onto Weir before Tuesday’s second Israel qualifying match.

Neymar, Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti, Santos
5 June 2026

Neymar will undergo an MRI scan on Monday as Brazil assess whether he can recover from a right calf injury in time for the World Cup. The Santos forward has not trained with the squad and missed the Egypt friendly.

Brazil’s medical staff found a grade two muscle problem after Santos had initially diagnosed swelling in his calf. Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar has been working alone and could rejoin group training next week if the scan is positive.