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England defender Tino Livramento could miss World Cup 2026 after suffering fresh injury

England defender Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after suffering a calf injury, forcing manager Thomas Tuchel to replace him with Trevoh Chalobah. The injury occurred during training on Sunday, ruling out a tournament debut against Croatia. Livramento’s absence leaves England’s right side in flux ahead of their opening match. Chalobah has been added to the squad to cover the position.

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Livramento’s calf injury has been confirmed as the reason for his exclusion from the World Cup squad, with Chalobah officially named as his replacement.

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  1. England’s Tino Livramento ruled out of World Cup 2026 with calf injury

    England defender Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after suffering a calf injury, forcing manager Thomas Tuchel to replace him with Trevoh Chalobah. The injury occurred during training on Sunday, ruling out a tournament debut against Croatia. Livramento’s absence leaves England’s right side in flux ahead of their opening match. Chalobah has been added to the squad to cover the position.

    What's confirmed:

    • England defender Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup due to a calf injury sustained during training on Sunday.
    • Trevoh Chalobah has been added to England’s World Cup squad to replace Livramento at right-back.
    • Livramento’s injury has forced manager Thomas Tuchel to make a late squad alteration ahead of England’s opening match against Croatia.
    • The calf injury is described as a muscle issue, with reports indicating it has ruled Livramento out for the tournament.
    • Livramento was expected to make his major tournament debut in the Croatia opener but will now miss the match.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Livramento’s injury has been described as a 'devastating fitness setback,' though no further medical details have been provided.
    • England’s right side is reportedly under strain due to Livramento’s absence, with Tuchel weighing other options beyond Chalobah.
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