Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the World Cup due to a calf injury sustained during training. This unfortunate news comes as England prepares for the tournament, with Livramento expected to be sidelined for approximately six weeks. Trevoh Chalobah has been called up to replace him in the 26-player squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Football Association confirmed this change, highlighting the impact of Livramento's injury on the team's preparations. The injury was confirmed following a scan and medical assessment conducted after Livramento's training session on Sunday. This setback means that the club's gamble to include him in the squad has not paid off, leaving England to adjust their plans ahead of their opening match against Croatia. Newcastle United fans will be disappointed to see one of their key players miss out on such a significant tournament.
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Newcastle United Defender Tino Livramento Out of World Cup
Newcastle United's Tino Livramento is ruled out of the World Cup due to injury, replaced by Trevoh Chalobah. Read more about this setback.
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