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Jude Bellingham has been recalled to the England squad for their final World Cup qualifiers, but his place in the starting lineup is not guaranteed, as Thomas Tuchel emphasizes performance and competition. Bellingham, now at Real Madrid, must prove his worth in upcoming matches to secure a key role in England's World Cup plans, amidst competition from other talented players.
England coach Thomas Tuchel has recalled Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden to the national team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers, praising their recent performances for Real Madrid and Manchester City, respectively. Tuchel also highlighted the rise of Alex Scott, who earns his first senior call-up, while excluding some other players. The squad aims to secure their place in the 2026 World Cup with key fixtures against Serbia and Albania.
US Men's National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has named a 26-player squad for October training, preparing for matches against Ecuador and Australia, both World Cup qualifiers, with games scheduled in Austin and Commerce City.
England continued their perfect start in World Cup 2026 qualifying with a win over Andorra at Villa Park, with player performances rated by BBC Sport, highlighting solid debuts and key contributions, though some players had less impactful games.
Brazil's new manager Carlo Ancelotti gave a senior start to young player Estêvão in his first game, a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in World Cup qualifying, highlighting Estêvão's talent and potential for the future despite the challenging match.
Ecuador held Brazil to a goalless draw in a World Cup qualifier, showcasing strong defensive organization and resilience, marking a pragmatic start for Carlo Ancelotti's tenure as Brazil's coach.
Lionel Messi has denied rumors that he will leave Inter Miami on loan to play for another club during the MLS postseason break. Despite Inter Miami not qualifying for the playoffs, Messi stated that he will train and play for the club's upcoming match against Charlotte FC before focusing on the World Cup qualifiers with Argentina in November. He plans to enjoy the holidays in Argentina and return for preseason in January. Messi also expressed his belief that the current Argentina team is "very close" to the level of the Barcelona team coached by Pep Guardiola, which is often considered the greatest team ever.