Liverpool bring 31 to the U.S., eye Spence after World Cup

Liverpool land in the U.S. with a 31-man squad

Liverpool named their touring party for the United States pre-season trip, and it is a full one: 31 players, including new signings Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, and Jeremie Frimpong (2). The first fixture is Saturday, July 25 against Sunderland, with matches against Wrexham and Leeds also lined up.

Joe Gomez, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Federico Chiesa are all on the plane. Youngsters Trey Nyoni, Rio Ngumoha, and Stefan Bajcetic made the cut too (2).

Spence on Liverpool's radar after England's World Cup

Liverpool are taking a "serious look" at Djed Spence following his World Cup with England (3). The full-back caught the eye in the tournament, and with the squad already stateside, the timing lines up for talks. Bradley Barcola is another name in the conversation as Liverpool weigh defensive options (3).

A World Cup XI, but not your team's

Dan Smith published his 2026 World Cup Team of the Tournament, headlined by Spain's winners. Marc Cucurella, Pau Cubarsí, Lamine Yamal, and Nico Williams all made the cut after Spain beat Argentina in the final (1). Your team's tournament ended in the round of 16, and no U.S. player features in the XI. Orlando Gill of Paraguay, Unai Simón in goal, and Cape Verde's Vozinha round out the selections (1).