Ben White don return to England squad after 2022 World Cup wahala

Arsenal defender Ben White don finally get call-up to play for England national team after more than three years wey he no dey for squad. The 27-year-old player last play for England for March 2022, when dem win Ivory Coast 3-0 for friendly match. Since that time, plenty things don happen for White career, especially during 2022 World Cup for Qatar wey he leave England camp because of personal reasons.

England coach Thomas Tuchel announce 35-man squad for March friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, and White name dey inside. This na first time Tuchel go work with White since he become England coach. The call-up come after Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah get injury for thigh, so White come replace am for squad.

White no dey England setup since Gareth Southgate time as coach. After Qatar 2022 World Cup wahala, White make himself unavailable for selection for all Southgate remaining matches. But now with new coach Tuchel, things don change. White don play only seven Premier League matches for Arsenal this season, but he don show say he still get quality for Champions League where he play eight matches as Arsenal reach quarter-finals.

For England squad announcement, some big-name players no make am. Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold no dey for fourth England squad straight. After Real Madrid win Atletico Madrid for derby match, Alexander-Arnold write for Instagram say “Madrid. And nothing else.” Other players wey no make squad include Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins, Manchester United defender Luke Shaw, and Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.

Meanwhile, some players don return to England squad. Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo and Newcastle defender Lewis Hall don get recall. Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, wey no play for England since 2021, don return after five years away. Everton midfielder James Garner and Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele also dey among five goalkeepers wey Tuchel select.

This England squad na last one before Tuchel go finalize him selection for 2026 World Cup wey go hold for United States, Canada, and Mexico this summer. England go play Uruguay for March 27 before Japan match for March 31, with both matches for Wembley Stadium.

For other World Cup 2026 news, USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino don name him squad for last camp before World Cup selection. Attacking midfielder Gio Reyna still dey for mix despite limited playing time for Borussia Monchengladbach this season. Pochettino call am “special situation” as Reyna contribute goals and assists for November matches.

Iran dey negotiate with FIFA to move their World Cup matches from United States to Mexico. Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj say their team no go travel to America because US President Donald Trump no fit guarantee their security. Iran suppose play group-stage matches for Los Angeles against Belgium and New Zealand, and against Egypt for Seattle.

For Mexico, injury to goalkeeper Luis Malagón don open door for veteran Guillermo Ochoa to possibly return to national team. Ochoa, 40, don play for five World Cup teams and fit join Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as players wey play six World Cups. But former Mexico striker Carlos Hermosillo criticize say na “aberration” dem still dey talk about Ochoa after 24 years.

Security concern dey for World Cup as US host cities don collect $625 million security funding from Federal Emergency Management Agency. The money go help with operational exercises, staff background checks, and cybersecurity defenses. New Jersey congresswoman Nellie Pou don introduce bill wey dem call “Save the World Cup Act” to limit immigration enforcement near World Cup venues.

For kit news, Adidas don release away jerseys for World Cup with 90s-inspired theme. This summer World Cup go see return of Adidas trefoil logo for first time since 1990 World Cup for Italy. USMNT players don take control of their 2026 World Cup jersey design after 2022 kit rebellion, with midfielder Tyler Adams say “We literally picked everything” for new design.

For African football news, Morocco don become AFCON winners 57 days after final match. Confederation of African Football appeal board declare say Senegal forfeit final match after walking off during normal time to protest refereeing decision. Senegal Football Federation say dem go appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Nigeria Football Federation say dem go appeal FIFA decision to reject their allegation say DR Congo field ineligible players for World Cup play-off. DR Congo beat Nigeria on penalties for November match to advance to inter-confederation play-offs.

As World Cup 2026 dey come near, all eyes dey on players like Ben White wey get second chance to prove themselves for international level. England coach Tuchel get tough decisions to make before final World Cup squad selection, and White return na one of the interesting developments for football world.