Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Argentinian media hail Martinez as 'spectacular' bicycle kick lights up Honduras win
Lisandro Martinez earned praise from Argentine outlets after a solid defensive display and an eye-catching overhead kick attempt in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Honduras, boosting his World Cup selection hopes.
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Ezzalzouli ruled out of World Cup, Mazraoui and Aguerd also uncertain for Morocco
Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli suffered a right knee ligament sprain during a warm-up match against Norway and is expected to miss the 2026 World Cup. Noussair Mazraoui and Nayef Aguerd are also uncertain for Morocco's opening match against Brazil on June 14.
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Amorim had flagged Eriksen's heart condition months before Denmark collapse
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after his Euro 2020 cardiac arrest. Former Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim had publicly acknowledged the need to monitor the midfielder's heart rate as recently as February 2025.
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Eriksen stable and expected home soon after second collapse stuns Denmark teammates
Christian Eriksen is with his family and expected to be discharged from hospital after collapsing during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday. The 34-year-old was conscious and walked to the ambulance as the match was abandoned after 65 minutes.
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Stroll blames Honda engine for Monaco crash as Aston Martin's driveability woes deepen
Lance Stroll says a Honda engine braking failure pushed him into the wall at Antony Noghes on lap 57 of the Monaco Grand Prix, while team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa offered a more cautious reading of the incident.
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Gloucester's Atkinson 'pretty close' to England squad despite crowded fly-half battle
Gloucester head coach George Skivington says Charlie Atkinson is on the fringe of England selection after a breakthrough season at No.10, despite competition from Fin Smith, Marcus Smith and George Ford.
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Lamine Yamal confirmed available for Spain's opening World Cup 2026 match
Luis de la Fuente cleared up the doubt on Sunday: Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz, all three sidelined with thigh injuries, will be available for Spain's opening match against Cape Verde on June 15.
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Eriksen conscious and in good spirits after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine
Christian Eriksen was taken to hospital after falling unconscious in the 65th minute of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday. The national team doctor confirmed he is doing well, is with his family, and is expected to be discharged soon.
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Mazraoui limps off in Morocco friendly to cast doubt over World Cup opener against Brazil
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui was substituted after just 29 minutes of Morocco's friendly against Norway on Sunday with an apparent arm or shoulder injury, putting his availability for Saturday's Group C clash with Brazil at the MetLife Stadium in doubt.
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Mazraoui limps off after 29 minutes in Morocco friendly to cast World Cup doubt
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui was substituted after just 29 minutes in Morocco's friendly against Norway on Sunday, raising concerns over his fitness ahead of their Group C opener against Brazil on Saturday.
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Eriksen's second collapse prompts cardiac charity to call for universal youth screening
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine on Sunday, prompting Cardiac Risk in the Young to renew its call for routine heart screening of all young people aged 14–35. The charity warns that 12 apparently healthy young people die suddenly from undiagnosed heart conditions in the UK every week.
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Deschamps clears Saliba to face Northern Ireland as Dembélé returns for World Cup warm-up
Didier Deschamps has dismissed concerns over William Saliba's back problem ahead of France's final World Cup warm-up against Northern Ireland, while Ousmane Dembélé is set to start after being rested following PSG's Champions League final.
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Hojbjerg reveals dressing room anguish as Eriksen collapse revives Euro 2020 trauma
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg says Christian Eriksen's collapse during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine in Odense on Sunday brought back harrowing memories of his teammate's cardiac arrest at Euro 2020. Eriksen regained consciousness and was taken to hospital for further tests.
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Endrick scores winner for Brazil then vows to Ancelotti: 'This is where I want to be'
Endrick came off the bench to net the decisive goal in Brazil's 2-1 friendly win over Egypt in Cleveland, then delivered a pointed message to Carlo Ancelotti's staff about his readiness ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Mazraoui and Ezzalzouli injured four days before World Cup, major blow for Morocco
During a friendly match against Norway on Sunday, Morocco lost two key players to injury in the first half: defender Noussair Mazraoui and winger Abde Ezzalzouli, just four days before the Atlas Lions begin their 2026 World Cup campaign.
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Messi sits out Argentina's 2-0 win over Honduras as hamstring concern clouds World Cup bid
Lionel Messi watched from the bench as Argentina beat Honduras 2-0 in a pre-World Cup friendly at Kyle Field on June 6, managing muscle fatigue and a mild left hamstring strain ahead of the tournament opening on June 16.
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Eriksen collapses again as Denmark abandon Ukraine friendly and boss Riemer speaks out
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's international friendly against Ukraine on Sunday and was taken to hospital. Coach Brian Riemer said neither he nor his players could have continued playing after witnessing the incident.
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De la Fuente hails Yamal as 'born for this' and places him alongside Messi
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has compared Lamine Yamal to Lionel Messi, saying the 18-year-old Barcelona winger is 'touched by God's wand' and built to handle the pressure of a World Cup.
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Eriksen collapses on pitch again, Denmark-Ukraine match permanently halted
Christian Eriksen suffered a medical emergency in the 65th minute of the friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine on Sunday and was stretchered off. The match was permanently stopped. The Danish Football Association confirmed the player is conscious.
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Wesley ruled out of World Cup with thigh injury as Brazil call up Éderson days before opener
Brazil have lost right back Wesley to a left thigh muscle injury sustained in Saturday's friendly against Egypt in Cleveland, with midfielder Éderson named as his replacement ahead of the June 13 Group C opener against Morocco.
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