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Each of the 2026 World Cup’s host nations—the United States, Mexico and Canada—has its own mascot for this year’s tournament.

The Stars and Stripes’ best defender won’t be among Mauricio Pochettino’s ranks come May 27.

Here are five players U.S. national team manager Mauricio Pochettino is sure to call up this summer.

Carlo Ancelotti has included the soccer demigod in Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad.

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Neymar Jr was named to Brazil’s 26-player official World Cup squad.

The Real Madrid legend will lead Portugal in North America this summer.

Yamal’s Barcelona teammate will miss the World Cup through injury.

Carlo Ancelotti even admitted the decision to leave Chelsea forward off the list was harsh.

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Dom Hyam was named Wrexham captain after he joined the Red Dragons last summer.

El Seleção are hunting for their first World Cup victory in over two decades.

Yamal has been joined on the sidelines by one of his teammates for Barcelona and Spain.

The Argentine superstar is expected to compete in his sixth World Cup this summer, seeking back-to-back trophies.

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The 2026 EFL Championship playoff final between Hull City and Middlesbrough was indelibly marked by the ongoing repercussions of ‘Spygate.’