Manchester City youngster James McAtee says the main reason for choosing the European U21 Championship with England over the Club World Cup was "game time". McAtee, 22, admitted his importance to Lee Carsley's Young Lions squad was one of the decisive factors, as well as the chance to play at an international tournament.

22) Noni Madueke (38) The only real bright spot v Andorra, justifying his inclusion at the expense of Jarrod Bowen. Tuchel has indicated many times that he likes footballers comfortable with carrying the ball at pace and Madueke offers exactly that.

But none of these challenges can overshadow the main attraction: Messi and Ronaldo’s final battle, rising stars ready for their moment, and the World Cup 2026 promising to be the biggest, most dramatic tournament in soccer history.

Raheem Sterling, Joao Felix, Axel Disasi and Ben Chilwell are left out of Chelsea's 28-man squad for the Club World Cup.

Which teams are in the World Cup? Which ones have close to qualifying? Breaking it all down, region by region.

Jack Grealish has been left out of Manchester City's 27-man squad for the Club World Cup, the Premier League side confirmed on Wednesday.

England's main rivals for an automatic spot are Serbia. Norway's path to a first World Cup for Erling Haaland, Martin Odegaard, and friends will have to include a pair of scraps with Italy, as well as Israel,

Our World Cup of Darts predictions include England to defend their crown and Austria to have success in the group stage