Tino Livramento ruled out of World Cup as England call up Trevoh Chalobah

By Simon Peach, Press Association Chief Football Writer, Kansas City

England full-back Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the World Cup and replaced by Trevoh Chalobah on the eve of their opener against Croatia.

Thomas Tuchel’s side have been forced into a late squad change ahead of Wednesday’s Group L curtain-raiser against Croatia after the Newcastle defender picked up an injury.

Livramento trained with his England team-mates in front of the media at their Kansas City base on Sunday, but eyebrows were raised later that day when he pulled out of planned media duties.

The Football Association has now confirmed the 23-year-old will miss the World Cup with a calf issue, leading to Chelsea centre-back Chalobah being drafted in as a late replacement.

“Trevoh Chalobah has been called into England’s 26-player squad at FIFA World Cup 2026 after injury sadly forced the withdrawal of Tino Livramento,” an England team statement read.

“Arrangements are now being made for the Chelsea defender to make the journey to the team’s base camp in Kansas City, while the rest of the squad will head to Dallas, Texas for the Three Lions’ opening group fixture against Croatia on Wednesday.

“Newcastle United defender Livramento picked up a calf injury in training on Sunday afternoon.

“A subsequent scan and medical assessment on Monday unfortunately confirmed he could play no further part in England’s tournament.”