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Jordan's 20-year-old forward Ibrahim Sabra has been ruled out of the World Cup in North America after suffering a torn ankle ligament in training, the country's football association (JFA) said on Friday.
Argentina forward Lionel Messi, sitting, takes a break with teammates during practice for the FIFA World Cup soccer Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/)
World Cup is on! Each day ahead of the tournament’s return to North America, Yahoo Sports will highlight an insight or moment that showcases just how grand the world’s biggest sporting spectacle has become — even beyond the expanded field of this year’s global event.
Flight 1978 and Messi’s No 10: Argentina’s arrival in US doubles as tribute to its World Cup success
Reigning World Cup champion Argentina arrived in Kansas City on Sunday to begin p reparing for its title defense, which starts with a match against Algeria on June 16 at Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the NFL's Chiefs.
National teams are unveiling their provisional 2026 World Cup rosters ahead of FIFA's June 2 deadline. See the official squads announced so far.
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