England’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have taken a significant hit as central defender Tino Livramento has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury. The news, first reported by The Telegraph, comes just ahead of their opening match. Manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to call upon Trevoh Chalobah to fill the vacant position.
England is set to start their World Cup journey against Croatia, followed by matches against Ghana and Panama in the group stage.
In another development, the England squad encountered an unexpected challenge during their time in the United States when a tornado warning was issued for the Kansas City area. Players and staff were instructed to seek immediate shelter indoors for safety.
Hervé Renard has officially been appointed as the new head coach of Tunisia for the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.