England official: Mainoo out of squad vs France due to injury, ends World Cup with zero appearances

Published Jul 18, 07:50 PM UTC

On July 19, England's national team officially announced that midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is absent from the matchday squad against France due to injury. This marks the end of Mainoo's World Cup journey, during which he made zero appearances. The announcement was made via X (formerly Twitter) and reported by Hupu Football News. The news has sparked discussion among fans, with some noting the irony of being injured without playing a single match, and others commenting on the story of Mainoo and coach Tuchel during this World Cup.