Jordan Henderson underwent arm surgery after a celebration fall following England's 3-2 win over Mexico, ruling him out for the rest of the World Cup while the squad prepares to face Norway in Miami.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is facing a prolonged absence after suffering a forearm injury at Azteca Stadium, leaving the squad without one of its most experienced leaders at a critical stage of the tournament.
Aurélien Tchouaméni is expected to miss France's World Cup meeting with Paraguay in Philadelphia after picking up a thigh problem, with Manu Koné lined up to step into the No. 6 role.
France won all three group matches with 10 goals scored, but defensive vulnerabilities remain evident. Head coach Deschamps and Rabiot emphasized at the pre-match press conference that the team will continue its attacking identity while staying alert to Sweden's counter-attacks and set-piece threat. Striker Thuram is ruled out due to a muscle injury.
Playing through injury at the World Cup, Bukayo Saka made his first start of the tournament against Panama, but both his on-pitch performance and his usual presence seemed off. Former internationals and pundits have voiced concern about the state of this key England winger. How Thomas Tuchel uses him in the knockout stages will be a crucial factor in how far the Three Lions can go.
Manchester United midfielder Ugarte seriously twisted his knee while blocking Pedri in the final World Cup group-stage match and was carried off on a stretcher. Both the club and the Uruguayan FA said the injury is still being assessed. The Old Trafford player, who joined from Paris Saint-Germain for €50 million, has suffered a major setback to both his club career and World Cup campaign.
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch confirmed that captain Alphonso Davies has recovered from a hamstring injury and is available to face South Africa. Davies previously missed the final group-stage match against Switzerland due to injury.
Sweden center-back Isak Hain has suffered a serious left hamstring injury and will miss the remainder of this World Cup, returning to his club for rehabilitation. The Swedish FA released a team doctor's statement on Friday, with head coach Graham Potter saying the entire squad will rally behind him. Sweden advanced as third in their group and will face France in the Round of 16.
England manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed Reece James will miss the final group-stage match against Panama due to a minor hamstring injury, while Rice, Saka and the rest of the squad remain available; Anderson transfer rumours were asked to be handled after the match.
In England's final World Cup group-stage match against Panama, Tuchel is expected to make five changes to the starting lineup. Rice will be rested, James is ruled out through injury, and Rashford and Saka could both earn their first starts of the tournament.
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