World Cup 2026: Day Six Updates
England's Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a muscular injury in training. Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has been called up as his replacement. Livramento, who can play on both flanks, was seen as an important versatile option for manager Thomas Tuchel.
Ghana Seeks to Overturn Partey Visa Refusal
Ghana's government has taken legal action in Canadian federal court to overturn Ottawa's refusal to issue a World Cup visa to midfielder Thomas Partey, who faces rape charges in Britain. The hearing was set for Tuesday, with Ghana seeking an injunction to allow Partey to play against Panama. Ghana's Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa called the decision "high-handed and extremely unfair."
Iran Player's Visa Expires After Opener
Iran winger Mehdi Torabi's US visa has expired after the team's opening 2-2 draw against New Zealand. Torabi only had a single-entry visa, while the team is based in Mexico. The Iranian Football Federation is working to obtain a new visa for him.
Other Key Events
- Jurgen Klopp apologized for a jibe about Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann.
- Tunisia replaced sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi with Hervé Renard after a 5-1 defeat to Sweden.
- Marcelo Bielsa had a spiky exchange with a reporter, saying "I'm not a model."
- FIFA cleared VAR official Shaun Evans over a hand gesture accusation.
Match Previews
France face Senegal in a repeat of the 2002 World Cup opener, while Norway's Erling Haaland makes his World Cup debut against Iraq. Argentina take on Algeria, and Jordan and Uzbekistan make their World Cup bows.
