English footballer, centre-back for Manchester United and England
Manchester United has extended Kobbie Mainoo’s contract amid renewed faith in the 21-year-old midfielder after a breakthrough season, including a key FA Cup final goal and England representation in Euro 2024. The club also signals confidence in his development under interim manager Michael Carrick and a shift in long-term plans as Casemiro departs.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has named a 26-man World Cup squad that has omitted Manchester United defender Harry Maguire and several high-profile players including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luke Shaw, while Ivan Toney and younger players have been selected; Tuchel has defended the choices as team-focused. (As of 28 May 2026.)
Southampton’s head coach Tonda Eckert is under FA investigation after a League Arbitration Panel found the club engaged in a “contrived and determined plan” to spy on opponents during the Championship playoffs. Owner Dragan Solak backs Eckert as the club pursues promotion back to the Premier League.
World Cup action sees the Netherlands crush Sweden 5-1 while Germany edge to a last-minute 2-1 win against Côte d’Ivoire, keeping Germany atop Group E and the Dutch leading Group F. Sweden, Tunisia, and other sides face challenges as results shape knockout prospects.