Tino Livramento Faces Fitness Test for England in FIFA World Cup 2026

England defender Tino Livramento is facing a fitness test due to a muscular injury ahead of the team's World Cup opener against Croatia

England's injury concern grows Tino Livramento’s participation in England’s World Cup campaign is now uncertain after he sustained a muscular injury during a training session on Sunday. Medical professionals are currently evaluating the extent of the damage. England’s first World Cup match is scheduled against Croatia this Wednesday. The 23-year-old defender had already faced doubts about his tournament involvement after missing the final five weeks of the season with a thigh problem. ## Possible replacement on standby If Livramento is declared unfit, Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah, who is included on England’s standby list, could step in as his replacement. The decision on Livramento’s World Cup status will likely come before England’s opening game. His absence would add to England’s defensive concerns ahead of the tournament. The team’s preparations for the World Cup have been impacted by the latest setback.