Reece James has expressed confidence that he will recover from his current injury in time to feature again for England at the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to the Daily Telegraph.

The England right-back's potential return would be a major boost for the Three Lions, who continue their campaign in the knockout stages of the tournament.

A marathon journey to the final

Should England reach the World Cup final on July 19, the squad could face close to 24 hours of travel time in the air, with the FA intending to return to the team's base in Kansas City after each knockout fixture, The Times reports.

The logistical challenge underlines the extraordinary demands placed on squads at this edition of the tournament, which spans venues across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

South Korea's exit and Hong's departure

South Korea manager Myung-Bo Hong has reportedly resigned following his side's elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to the Daily Mail. The Korean Football Association is expected to begin a search for a successor in the coming days.

Lewandowski heads to MLS

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski has agreed terms with Chicago Fire and will move to Major League Soccer this summer after departing Barcelona, The Athletic reports. The deal marks the end of Lewandowski's spell at Barcelona and opens a new chapter in his career in North America.