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Trent Alexander-Arnold faces an uphill battle to get into the World Cup squad (Image: Getty)The 2026 World Cup is less than one month away and nations are already putting plans in place for their 26-man squads. 1 hour ago14:44 Jack McEachenEngland provisional squad submittedThomas Tuchel submitted his provisional England squad for the World Cup yesterday, with Luke Shaw, Danny Welbeck and Alex Scott among those named.England only had to name a list of 55 players, which will be cut down to 26 next week.Trent Alexander-Arnold is also on the long list, having been omitted by Tuchel for the recent friendlies against Uruguay and Japan.
Read our Privacy Policy 4 hours ago12:29 Amos MurphyBosnia confirm 23-man squad for World CupHaving beaten Italy in the World Cup play-offs, Bosnia and Herzegovina have confirmed their 23-man squad for the tournament.Edin Dzeko has earned a spot in the squad, despite the ex-Manchester City ace being over 40 years old.Full Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup Squad:Goalkeepers: Nikola Vasilj (FC St. Pauli), Martin Zlomislić (HNK Rijeka), Osman Hadžikić (Slaven Belupo)Defenders: Sead Kolašinac (Atalanta BC), Amar Dedić (SL Benfica), Nihad Mujakić (Gaziantep FK), Nikola Katić (Schalke 04), Tarik Muharemović (US Sassuolo), Stjepan Radeljić (HNK Rijeka), Dennis Hadžikadunić (UC Sampdoria), Nidal Čelik (Lens)Midfielders: Amir Hadžiahmetović (Hull City), Ivan Šunjić (Pafos FC), Ivan Bašić (FC Astana), Dženis Burnić (Karlsruher SC), Ermin Mahmić (FC Slovan Liberec), Benjamin Tahirović (Bröndby IF), Amar Memić (FC Viktoria Plzen), Armin Gigović (BSC Young Boys)Forwards: Kerim Alajbegović (RB Salzburg), Esmir Bajraktarević (PSV Eindhoven), Ermedin Demirović (VfB Stuttgart), Jovo Lukić (FC Universitatea Cluj), Samed Baždar (Jagiellonia Białystok), Haris Tabaković (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Edin Džeko (Schalke 04)Edin Dzeko is heading to his second World Cup (Image: Getty) 4 hours ago12:02 Amos MurphySweden announce 23-man squad for World CupGraham Potter has announced his Sweden squad for the 2026 World Cup.Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak are the headline inclusions, while Dejan Kulusevski is the most notable omission.Full Sweden World Cup squad: Goalkeepers: Viktor Johansson (Stoke City), Kristoffer Nordfeldt (AIK), Jacob Widell Zetterstrom (Derby County).Defenders: Hjalmar Ekdal (Burnley), Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United), Isak Hien (Atalanta), Emil Holm (Juventus), Gustaf Lagerbielke (Braga), Victor Lindelof (Aston Villa), Erik Smith (St.
Pauli), Carl Starfelt (Celta Vigo), Elliot Stroud (Mjallby), Daniel Svensson (Borussia Dortmund).Midfielders: Taha Ali (Malmo), Yasin Ayari (Brighton), Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham), Jesper Karlstrom (Udinese), Ken Sema (Pafos), Mattias Svanberg (Wolfsburg), Besfort Zeneli (Union St-Gilloise).Forwards: Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel), Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United), Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal), Alexander Isak (Liverpool), Gustaf Nilsson (Club Brugge), Benjamin Nygren (Celtic).Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres have been named in the Sweden squad (Image: Getty) 4 hours ago11:49 Amos MurphyThomas Tuchel decision on Trent Alexander-Arnold leakedTrent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly on the list of 55 provisional players to be included in England's World Cup squad.The ex-Liverpool ace wasn't involved in the extended England camp back in March.He's suffered from injuries and form at times during his first season as a Real Madrid player.The BBC claim Alexander-Arnold is in the 55-man provisional list, but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll be included in the 26-man squad.Trent Alexander-Arnold is battling to included in the 26-man squad (Image: Getty) 4 hours ago11:37 Amos MurphyHello and welcome!Have you got World Cup fever yet? Well, if not, don't worry, there's still plenty of time.Not a lot of it though, given plans are already being put in place for the finalised World Cup squads.England boss Thomas Tuchel has a long list of 55 players to choose from before the end of next week.Meanwhile, some nations have already announced their 26-man squad for the tournament.The World Cup gets underway on June 11 (Image: Getty)
