World Cup 2026 Build-up

This is the place for all the latest news in the build-up to the 2026 World Cup 

Squad announcements and more

Articles are mainly from European Super Football and Super News Affiliate

Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad

Lionel Messi will appear at a sixth World Cup after being named in Argentina’s squad for the 2026 tournament. The holders will be wanting to defend the title they won in Qatar four years ago.

Neymar named in Brazil squad

The 34-year-old, who now plays for Brazilian side Santos, is Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances. However, he has not featured for the Selecao since 2023 because of a series of injury problems.

England squad announcement 

There were some interesting decisions from Thomas Tuchel.

The main headlines came from from the fact that Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold will all not be playing a part in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man squad.