England manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed Bukayo Saka is unlikely to be fit enough to complete 90 minutes at the World Cup.
The Arsenal winger missed the March internationals with an Achilles injury but was able to play a crucial role as his club ended their 22-year wait for the Premier League title.
But Tuchel says the Saka situation needs to be managed heading into tonight’s final friendly against Costa Rica.
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Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon says Steve Clarke’s given “no indication” as to who’ll start in the country’s first World Cup match in 28 years.
They kick off their campaign against Haiti in Boston in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Gordon’s up against Angus Gunn and Liam Kelly for a starting spot in goal – and he’s desperate to be picked.
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Well we are now just over 24 hours away from the start of the 2026 World Cup
Mexico and South Africa meet at 8pm Irish Time tomorrow in Group A while there is a 3am start for South Korea v Czechia
Our World Coverage across the tournament will be with thanks to MD O’Sheas, Killarney
