Alphonso Davies, Canada, Jesse Marsch, Qatar, Moise Bombito
18 June 2026

Alphonso Davies is available for Canada’s second World Cup match against Qatar after returning to training following his injury recovery. Jesse Marsch said Davies and Moise Bombito can both be used, depending on match situation.

Davies had been managed carefully after a Champions League injury with Bayern Munich and remained in return-to-play protocol during camp. His availability gives Canada a major boost as they chase their first World Cup win.

Tino Livramento, Trevoh Chalobah, England, Thomas Tuchel
16 June 2026

Tino Livramento has been ruled out of England’s World Cup campaign with a calf injury, forcing Thomas Tuchel to call up Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah. The Newcastle full-back was injured in training before the Croatia opener.

Livramento’s absence removes a flexible full-back option after he had already entered camp short of match sharpness. Chalobah adds size and centre-back cover, but England’s full-back depth remains stretched behind Reece James and Djed Spence.

Tino Livramento, England, Trevoh Chalobah, Thomas Tuchel
16 June 2026

Tino Livramento is a major doubt for England’s World Cup campaign after suffering a fresh training injury before the Croatia opener. Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah is expected to replace him if the Newcastle full-back is ruled out.

The setback follows Livramento’s recent thigh injury and could sideline him for up to four weeks, reducing Thomas Tuchel’s right-back depth. Reece James remains first choice, but his own fitness record leaves England exposed before their first match.

Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martinez, Julian Alvarez, Lionel Scaloni, Argentina
16 June 2026

Lionel Scaloni has confirmed Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martinez and Julian Alvarez are available for Argentina’s World Cup opener against Algeria. Messi has managed a mild hamstring issue, Alvarez an ankle problem and Martinez a fractured ring finger.

Scaloni said Argentina are calm before starting their title defence and will monitor only Nicolas Tagliafico before naming the team. The fitness boost gives the holders their main attacking and goalkeeping pillars for the Group J opener.

John Stones, England, Thomas Tuchel, Manchester City
15 June 2026

John Stones says he had to dig deep after injuries left him considering retirement, but he is now in line to start England’s World Cup opener against Croatia. Thomas Tuchel still views the defender as a key squad figure.

Stones played only 439 Premier League minutes last season and missed England’s warm-up matches with a calf issue, but Tuchel picked him ahead of other centre-backs. His experience could matter if England want stability early.

Neymar, Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti, Morocco
13 June 2026

Neymar will miss Brazil’s World Cup opener against Morocco after Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the forward is still recovering from a calf injury. The 34-year-old has not returned to full training and remains doubtful for the Haiti match.

Ancelotti said Neymar is working hard to rejoin the squad next week, but Brazil must start without their record goalscorer. His absence increases pressure on Vinicius Junior, Raphinha and Brazil’s other attackers in Group C.

Christian Pulisic, USMNT, Mauricio Pochettino, Paraguay
13 June 2026

Christian Pulisic was substituted at halftime during the USMNT’s 4-1 World Cup win over Paraguay after taking a kick to his left calf. The winger had helped create two early goals before leaving as a precaution.

Pulisic and Mauricio Pochettino both played down the issue after the match, saying the decision was made to avoid risk. His fitness will still be monitored closely before the United States face Australia in their next Group D match.

Scott McTominay, Scotland, Steve Clarke
12 June 2026

Scott McTominay was absent from Scotland’s team bus after missing training with an upset stomach before their World Cup opener against Haiti. The Napoli midfielder travelled separately with a doctor, though the move is believed to be precautionary.

Scotland fans will wait for Steve Clarke’s update, with McTominay one of the squad’s most important players after scoring 15 goals in 70 caps. Kenny McLean said the team hopes the issue does not spread before kickoff.

Wataru Endo, Japan, Shuto Machino, Liverpool
11 June 2026

Wataru Endo has withdrawn from Japan’s World Cup squad and announced his immediate international retirement. The Liverpool midfielder failed to fully recover from a foot injury and has been replaced by Shuto Machino.

Endo’s exit is a major blow just days before Japan face the Netherlands in Group F. His retirement ends a 73-cap international career and follows another injury setback after Kaoru Mitoma was already ruled out.

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

Spain received a major World Cup fitness boost after Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams returned to full training before the opener against Cape Verde. Both wingers had been doubts after missing the final warm-up friendly against Peru.

Yamal had not played a competitive match since April because of a hamstring injury, while Williams was also managed carefully. Their return gives Luis de la Fuente more attacking options, though Yamal may still be limited early.