Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, aged 40, has been surprisingly recalled to represent Germany in their upcoming World Cup campaign, marking his fifth appearance in the tournament.

• Neuer is expected to be the number one goalkeeper for Germany, ahead of Oliver Baumann.
• The squad was announced by coach Julian Nagelsmann and features a mix of experienced and new players, including Joshua Kimmich retaining the captaincy.
• Despite Neuer's impressive performances for Bayern Munich this season, he is carrying an injury concern from a recurring calf complaint.

Kenya's Harambee Stars are preparing for both upcoming international friendlies and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with coach Benni McCarthy focusing on a youthful squad.

• Harambee Stars will play international friendlies next month and have discovered their opponents for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
• The team is led by coach Benni McCarthy, who is introducing new talent.
• Although Kenya is already a co-host of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania, the qualifiers remain important for the team's rebuilding process.

The Democratic Republic of Congo national football team has relocated its pre-World Cup training camp from Kinshasa to Belgium due to an Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of the country.

• The Ebola outbreak, declared last Friday, has already caused an estimated 139 deaths from around 600 probable cases.
• The affected organization is the DR Congo national football team, who are preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
• The team will be based in Houston during the tournament, with their first match scheduled for June 17 against Portugal.