England star ruled OUT of 2026 World Cup on eve of Croatia opener in huge injury blow for Thomas Tuchel
England defender Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup due to a calf injury sustained in training. Trevoh Chalobah has been called up as his replacement ahead of the opening match against Croatia.
Why it matters
The loss of a key player on the eve of a major tournament significantly impacts team strategy and roster depth for England.
England defender Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup following a devastating fitness setback on the eve of their tournament opener. The versatile Newcastle United full-back is struggling with a calf injury, which has forced manager Thomas Tuchel into a late squad alteration ahead of the Three Lions clash with Croatia.
The report is a standard sports news update regarding player availability and roster changes.
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