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Last updated: May 26, 2026, 11:47 PM ET

World Cup Squads & Injuries

The U.S. men's national team named a 26-man roster for this summer's World Cup on Tuesday, with Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie anchoring coach Mauricio Pochettino's selections. Meanwhile, injury concerns mount across multiple nations as the tournament approaches, with several key players facing potential exclusion from their respective squads. Australia's squad embraced the challenge of facing the U.S. as co-hosts, with players telling ESPN they're motivated by pre-tournament criticism from American pundits. Former U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter acknowledged his firing created a clearer pathway for his son Sebastian to pursue his own international career, removing potential conflicts of interest.

European Club Developments

Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme vowed to sign two unnamed international stars if elected to replace Florentino Perez, claiming the recruits would strengthen the Spanish giants immediately. Pep Guardiola concluded his Manchester City tenure after ten seasons, with ESPN ranking his 18 managerial campaigns across Barcelona, Bayern Munich and the English champions. Arsenal faces critical decisions regarding Martin Odegaard's potential departure, with Gab Marcotti and Mark Ogden analyzing the financial and squad implications of finding a replacement for the Norwegian midfielder.