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All to know about the FIFA World Cup squad announcements and player lists

From squad submission deadlines to player replacements, Al Jazeera breaks down the key information for the tournament.

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - International Friendly - Argentina v Panama - Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina - March 23, 2023 Argentina's Lionel Messi and teammates celebrate with their families and World Cup trophies after the match REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo

‘Mbappe out’: Why are 33m fans petitioning for Real Madrid forward’s exit?

An online petition calling for Mbappe’s ouster has gone viral and collected 33 million signatures.

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe is the club's leading scorer in the Champions League and La Liga this season

Who is Cherie DeVaux, the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby?

DeVaux-trained Golden Tempo beats the odds to give jockey Jose Ortiz a win in the derby for the first time.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 02: Cherie DeVaux trainer of Golden Tempo #19, is the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby, celebrates with the trophy in the winner's circle following the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 02, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. Michael Reaves/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Michael Reaves / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Gretchen Walsh lowers own 100m butterfly world record for fourth time

Walsh won in 54.33 seconds at the Fort Lauderdale Open in Florida, where she set her previous world record of 54.60s.

Gretchen Walsh of the United States

Iran, protests, human rights – all to know about the 76th FIFA Congress

The pre-World Cup congress will be headlined by geopolitical tensions, human rights concerns and logistical issues.

Soccer Football - World Cup Playoff Tournament and European Playoff draws - FIFA Headquarters, Zurich, Switzerland- November 20, 2025 General view of a built replica of Trionda, the official match ball for FIFA World Cup 2026 REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

‘Win for Kenya’: Marathon record-breaker Sawe returns to hero’s welcome

President Ruto gifts him $62,000 and a car after the runner’s aircraft receives a water cannon salute in Nairobi.

Tailgating to be allowed at Boston World Cup matches as FIFA changes stance

Boston World Cup host committee says fans will be allowed to tailgate for all seven matches at the Gillette Stadium.

Fans tailgate before an NFL football game.

What does Trump shooting at US dinner mean for World Cup security?

Football fans criticise security arrangements in World Cup cohost nation after assassination attempt on US president.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 25: Armed Secret Service agents stand on stage during a shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after gun shots. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Andrew Harnik / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

World Cup injury watch: Which players could miss the 2026 tournament?

From Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal to Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Brazil’s trio, these 10 players could be out of action.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - April 25, 2026 Tottenham Hotspur's Xavi Simons reacts after missing a chance to score Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..

Why are FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets so expensive?

Fans are critical of FIFA’s pricing of tickets, accusing the world body of pricing them out of the global tournament.

U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino hold a 2026 FIFA World Cup final match ticket that was presented to President Trump, as the President makes an announcement on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stands, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 22, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst