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FC·INJURY·June 16, 2026 09:54 AM ET

Livramento Ruled Out of World Cup with Calf Injury; Chalobah Called Up

Newcastle defender's tournament ends before opening match.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 161 min read
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What happened: Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento has been ruled out of England's 2026 World Cup campaign after sustaining a calf injury during training. Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah has been called up as a late replacement for the versatile full-back.

Why it matters: Livramento's absence is a blow to the squad's defensive depth, as he was slated as the primary Newcastle United will now await further assessment of the injury ahead of the 2026/27 domestic season.

By the numbers: Livramento recorded one assist in 17 Premier League appearances during the 2025/26 season. Newcastle finished the campaign 12th in the table, conceding 55 goals across their 38 fixtures.

What to watch: England begins their World Cup journey against Croatia on Wednesday in Dallas. Chalobah is expected to join the team's training base immediately.

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