Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Michael Oliver ruled out of World Cup debut match with minor injury as Letexier steps in
Premier League referee Michael Oliver has been withdrawn from Ecuador vs Ivory Coast at World Cup 2026 due to a minor injury. FIFA confirmed Frenchman François Letexier will take his place, with Oliver expected to return for the next round of group matches.
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Saka races to be fit as Tuchel weighs three key England selections for Croatia opener
Bukayo Saka is pushing to overcome an Achilles problem in time for England's World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas next Wednesday, with Thomas Tuchel also undecided on the No10 role and his centre-back pairing.
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Davies not 100% fit as Canada star faces race to feature at home World Cup
Alphonso Davies will miss Canada's opening World Cup group game against Bosnia and Herzegovina after a string of injuries. The Bayern Munich left-back has had an MRI and is healing well, but coach Jesse Marsch says he is not yet fully fit.
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Canada denies Partey visa, ruling him out of Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama
Thomas Partey has been barred from entering Canada after his visa application was refused by the Canadian government, meaning the former Arsenal midfielder will miss Ghana's opening World Cup fixture against Panama in Toronto.
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Thomas Partey denied Canadian visa, to miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama
Thomas Partey has been refused entry to Canada and will not feature in Ghana's opening World Cup match against Panama on 17 June. The former Arsenal midfielder, charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, holds a US visa and remains eligible for Ghana's later group games.
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Ackermann handed three-match ban after red card mars Stormers' URC semi-final exit
Stormers No.8 Ruan Ackermann has been suspended for three matches after his red card in the 21-12 URC semi-final defeat to Leinster, ruling him out of the Currie Cup's opening rounds. A guilty plea and clean record halved the original six-week sanction.
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JJ Gabriel set for tour debut as World Cup absences shape Manchester United's European pre-season
Manchester United will remain in Europe for pre-season this summer, facing Wrexham, Rosenborg, Atlético Madrid, PSG, Leeds and AC Milan across six fixtures. With 12 senior players at the World Cup, youngsters including JJ Gabriel, Shea Lacey and Tyler Fletcher are in line for extended opportunities.
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McTominay returns to training to boost Scotland ahead of World Cup opener against Haiti
Scott McTominay rejoined Scotland's squad for training in Foxborough on Friday after missing Thursday's session with an upset stomach. The Napoli midfielder is a key figure as Scotland prepare for their first World Cup match in 28 years against Haiti on Saturday.
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McTominay misses final Scotland training session ahead of World Cup opener against Haiti
Scott McTominay sat out Scotland's last training session before their World Cup 2026 opener against Haiti on Sunday, raising doubts over the Napoli midfielder's availability for the Group A fixture.
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Fisilau returns at No.8 as Exeter head to Bath for first-ever away Premiership semi-final
Greg Fisilau replaces the injured Ethan Roots at No.8 as Exeter Chiefs travel to Bath for a Gallagher Premiership semi-final — the club's first away tie at this stage. Director of rugby Rob Baxter acknowledges his side are underdogs but points to a strong record against top teams on the road.
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Finn Russell misses third straight game as Bath name side for Exeter semi-final
Scotland and Lions fly-half Finn Russell remains sidelined by a calf injury and will miss Bath's Premiership play-off semi-final against Exeter at The Rec on Saturday. Santi Carreras starts again at ten, partnered by captain Ben Spencer.
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Blazeboks fall short of SVNS Series return but Afrika sees a squad on the rise
South Africa's women's sevens side finished bottom of the pool at the Bordeaux World Championship, ending their bid to rejoin the HSBC SVNS Series. Head coach Cecil Afrika says five injuries hampered the campaign but points to a breakthrough year that included promotion through two tiers.
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Sainz crash at Monaco leaves Williams scrambling to rebuild spare parts before Barcelona
Williams team principal James Vowles has revealed that the heavy damage to Carlos Sainz's car in the Monaco Grand Prix — caused by a collision with Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto — will force the team to replenish its spare-parts stockpile ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.
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Rodri insists Man City future is unresolved but declares himself in best shape of his career
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says he has given no thought to his future beyond his final year of contract, while confirming he is in the best physical condition of his career ahead of Spain's World Cup campaign.
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McTominay a doubt for Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti with stomach illness
Scott McTominay missed training in Charlotte on Thursday and travelled separately from the Scotland squad to Boston after falling ill with an upset stomach, casting doubt over his availability for Saturday's World Cup opener against Haiti.
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Yamal and Williams return to Spain training to ease World Cup fitness fears
Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams rejoined full Spain training in Chattanooga on Thursday, easing major concerns ahead of the European champions' World Cup opener against Cabo Verde on June 15. Yamal has not played competitively since April 22 due to a hamstring injury.
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Neymar valued at €8M on Transfermarkt, far from his record €222M transfer
Absent from the 2026 World Cup due to injury, Neymar is now valued at just €8 million by Transfermarkt — down from €50 million in October 2023. His 2017 transfer to PSG remains the most expensive in football history.
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Alphonso Davies ruled out of Canada's World Cup opener against Bosnia with hamstring injury
Bayern Munich wing-back Alphonso Davies will miss Canada's opening World Cup 2026 fixture against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday, and is likely to sit out the second group game too, coach Jesse Marsch has confirmed.
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Endo retires from Japan duty after foot injury ends his World Cup dream
Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo has announced his retirement from international football after a persistent foot injury ruled him out of the 2026 World Cup. The Japan captain expressed pride in leading his country despite his frustration at missing the tournament.
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McTominay misses training with stomach complaint ahead of Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti
Scott McTominay sat out a Scotland training session in Charlotte with a stomach complaint, though neither he nor Scott McKenna is considered a serious doubt for Saturday's Group C opener against Haiti at Gillette Stadium.
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