Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Wahi cleared to enter Canada for World Cup after visa drama linked to corruption probe
Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has received travel authorisation to enter Canada for Saturday's World Cup Group E clash against Germany, hours after his federation initially said he would be unable to travel due to visa complications tied to a French sports corruption investigation.
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Stones struggles in England's 4-2 win over Croatia as Guehi waits in the wings
John Stones started but laboured against Croatia in England's 4-2 World Cup opener in Dallas, with Thomas Tuchel citing the heat and intensity as factors. Manchester City's Marc Guehi, used only as a late substitute, is now pushing for a start against Ghana.
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Martinez holds crisis talks with Portugal squad after DR Congo stalemate at World Cup
Roberto Martinez called his Portugal players together for a post-mortem meeting after they were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in Houston, with the squad watching back footage of the game and senior figures including Cristiano Ronaldo questioned on what must change.
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Ford backs England's leadership depth to cover Itoje absence on summer tour
George Ford says England's leadership is a collective effort and will not collapse without Maro Itoje, who could be rested until next season after a gruelling year with the British and Irish Lions. Ford also praised debutant Benhard Janse van Rensburg ahead of Friday's non-cap match against France XV.
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Neymar misses Brazil's World Cup clash with Haiti as calf injury forces second absence
Neymar will not travel with Brazil to Philadelphia for their World Cup group stage match against Haiti, the CBF confirmed Thursday. The 34-year-old Santos forward, who also missed the opening draw with Morocco, could return for the final group game against Scotland in Miami.
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Baxter refuses to confirm reports of Tom Hooper contract extension ahead of Prem final
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter declined to address reports that Wallabies flanker Tom Hooper has signed a one-year extension to remain at Sandy Park until 2028, calling the matter 'not commentable' days before Saturday's Gallagher Premiership final against Northampton Saints.
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Koulibaly physically short after France-Senegal, his starting role against Norway in doubt
Returning from injury with limited preparation, Kalidou Koulibaly showed signs of poor form during Senegal's defeat to France (1-3). His presence in the starting lineup against Norway on Monday is now uncertain.
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Neymar ruled out against Haiti, Scotland return uncertain
Already absent from Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco, Neymar will not be fit in time for Brazil's second World Cup 2026 match against Haiti. His participation against Scotland on June 25 remains in doubt.
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Farrell hands Ireland debuts to Connacht trio as Lions stars rest before tour
Andy Farrell has named a 36-man Ireland squad for the Nations Championship summer tour, handing potential Test debuts to uncapped Connacht players Billy Bohan, Sam Illo and Sean Jansen while 12 Lions await their first summer break in two years.
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Aguerd could leave OM this summer for just €15 million
Signed for €23 million last summer, Nayef Aguerd is already on his way out. A clause would allow OM to sell him for €15 million this summer, while the Moroccan defender recovers from groin surgery.
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Feyi-Waboso cleared to face Northampton as Exeter Chiefs gain double injury boost
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been passed fit to play in Saturday's Gallagher Premiership final against Northampton Saints at Twickenham after recovering from facial fracture surgery. Winger Campbell Ridl has also been cleared following a knee scare at Bath.
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Koundé in Difficulty Against Senegal, Starting Spot Threatened Despite Gusto Injury
Jules Koundé delivered a disappointing performance in France's 3-1 win over Senegal, putting his status as starting right-back in question. Malo Gusto, expected to replace him against Iraq, suffered an ankle injury in training.
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Wahi barred from Ivory Coast's World Cup clash with Germany after match-fixing arrest
Elye Wahi will miss Ivory Coast's Group E match against Germany in Toronto after being refused entry into Canada, following his arrest on suspicion of match-fixing in connection with a Nice league game in May.
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Wahi blocked in Canada, Ivory Coast deprived of striker against Germany
Suspected of involvement in a match-fixing scandal in Ligue 1, Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canadian territory and will miss Ivory Coast's match against Germany in the 2026 World Cup.
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Cameraman stretchered off after Khusanov collision as Colombia edge Uzbekistan
Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov crashed into a pitchside cameraman in the 34th minute of Colombia's World Cup clash with Uzbekistan on Tuesday, leaving the camera operator requiring medical attention. Colombia won 3-1, with Luis Diaz scoring the decisive second goal.
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Borthwick set to rest Itoje for summer Tests unless injury crisis forces rethink
England head coach Steve Borthwick is poised to stand down captain Maro Itoje for July Tests against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina, citing the lock's gruelling year — but the plan hinges on second-row cover emerging unscathed this weekend.
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Highlanders lock in Pledger, Tengblad and Lavanini as re-signing spree reaches eight
The Highlanders have extended contracts with halfback Dylan Pledger on a three-year deal, lock Josh Tengblad on two years, and Argentina veteran Tomas Lavanini for one more season, bringing their total re-signings to eight ahead of 2027.
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Malo Gusto leaves training with ankle injury, but availability for Iraq match not in doubt
Malo Gusto left France training early on Wednesday after taking a knock to his left ankle from Lucas Digne during a drill. The French staff remain confident ahead of Sunday's match against Iraq.
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Tuchel plays down Declan Rice injury scare after England's 4-2 win over Croatia
Declan Rice was substituted on 72 minutes with lower back and upper hamstring discomfort during England's 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia in Dallas, but both the Arsenal midfielder and head coach Thomas Tuchel insist the issue is precautionary.
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Ekitike blanks out football entirely to cope with Achilles injury as Nunez return rumours are dismissed
Hugo Ekitike has revealed he is mentally coping with a ruptured Achilles tendon — which will sideline him for the rest of 2025 — by pretending football no longer exists. Meanwhile, Liverpool have moved to quash reports linking Darwin Nunez with a free-agent return to Anfield.
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