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Goalkeeper Robin Olsen has struggled with inconsistent performances in the past two rounds, leading to his withdrawal from the national team. On the offensive side, Liverpool’s striker Alexander Isak and Arsenal forward Joel Pohjanpalo are both included in the squad, potentially forming a formidable two-pronged attack that significantly boosts Sweden’s firepower.

Defensive linchpins Rahmani and mainstay left-back Paqarada are both sidelined due to injury, a significant blow to the team’s backline. However, there’s a silver lining—young Heidenheim defender Shabani has turned down a call-up from the Swiss national team to proudly represent Kosovo. He’ll be on standby and ready to contribute whenever needed.

The NBA preseason will feature a highly anticipated matchup as the Golden State Warriors host the Portland Trail Blazers. The Warriors kicked off their preseason with a 111–103 win over the Lakers, securing an opening victory, while the Trail Blazers are set to make their preseason debut tomorrow

La Liga has officially announced that the league match between Villarreal and Barcelona, originally scheduled to be played at Villarreal’s home ground, will instead take place in Miami on December 20. It is expected that both clubs will earn between €5–6 million each from the event.

As the Premier League season enters its most intense stage, Arsenal’s rising star Declan Rice has become the focus of attention for both media and fans. Since joining the Gunners

Among these five, Vinícius clearly won’t reach legendary status. His finishing is poor, his ball control still lacks polish, and his temperament limits his potential. Bellingham, as an English player, carries the usual traits of overvaluation and early burnout.

Recent Form: England have been in excellent form, winning 8 of their last 10 matches with 2 losses

For Vlahović, during the summer transfer window, he was once pushed to the brink of leaving Juventus. However,

Both captain midfielder and forward Knudsen have been included in the squad despite carrying injuries. While they are expected to start, their form may be affected. Central defender Chukwudi withdrew due to injury, and the team called up Svendsen as a replacement.

In the last round of World Cup qualifiers, their performance was inconsistent and unreliable. Midfielder Kastanos from Verona stood out, but in midfield he was largely isolated and lacked sufficient support.

With less than 250 days remaining until the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, all eyes are on England as the tournament draw takes place on December 5 in Washington, D.C., when the group-stage opponents will be revealed.

Although Croatia’s performances in recent Euros and Nations League campaigns have been below expectations, things look entirely different when we shift our focus back to the World Cup Qualifiers.