Cristiano Ronaldo and Bernardo Silva have been left out of Portugal's 27-man squad for friendlies against the USA and Mexico, raising serious questions about the 41-year-old legend's World Cup participation as injury concerns mount.
Carlo Ancelotti omits Neymar from Brazil's March squad for friendlies against France and Croatia, signaling a potential shift away from the veteran star with less than 100 days until World Cup 2026.
FIFA grants Austria permission to call up Carney Chukwuemeka and Paul Wanner ahead of the 2026 World Cup, strengthening Ralf Rangnick's squad just months before facing Argentina.
Julian Nagelsmann strengthens Germany's coaching staff with Alfred Schreuder ahead of the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing set-piece mastery as tactical priority.
Coach Emerse Faé prepares to announce Ivory Coast's squad for crucial March friendlies as the Elephants fine-tune preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
Coach Hong Myung-bo prepares to unveil South Korea's squad for crucial March tests against Ivory Coast and Austria, with Son Heung-min leading the Taeguk Warriors' World Cup charge.
Murat Yakin's Switzerland prepare to face Germany on March 27 while leaked Puma kit designs offer first glimpse of Swiss World Cup attire for 2026.
Virgil van Dijk, De Ligt, Van de Ven, Timber, Aké create selection headache for Ronald Koeman; Oranje defensive excellence underpins Group F ambitions.
Bayern Munich midfielder overcomes broken leg setback; Julian Nagelsmann's attacking blueprint features Musiala-Wirtz tandem as Germany targets fifth World Cup title.
Former Golden Boot winner declares championship ambition; Néstor Lorenzo's Los Cafeteros blend experience and youth for Group K challenge against Portugal.
Three Lions dominated Group K without conceding; German coach faces March camp deadline to finalize 26-man roster featuring Kane, Guehi, Rice core.
Real Madrid legend defies age as Zlatko Dalić builds squad around ageless playmaker; Croatia targets third consecutive deep World Cup run in Group L.
