The reigning Nations League champions require £50,000 to compete in Mexico this November, as the Football Association does not fund the amputee programme.
Reigning champions Spain top the early rankings as they prepare to host the 2030 tournament, while France, England and Morocco shape up as the primary challengers.
Harry Kane has defended Thomas Tuchel following England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, insisting the manager will grow from the experience as the Three Lions prepare for crucial Nations League tests against Europe’s elite.
FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has selected Slavko Vinčić to officiate the 2026 World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, while insisting modern technology has improved decision-making accuracy.
Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England defeated France 6-4 to claim third place at the World Cup. Michael Olise set a new tournament record with seven assists, while Kylian Mbappé became the competition’s all-time leading scorer.
Spain will contest the World Cup final against Argentina while England face France in the third-place match following the semi-finals. The fixtures complete the tournament lineup.
The Three Lions secured their best World Cup finish since 1990 by defeating France in the third-place play-off, though their semi-final exit continued a remarkable pattern of eliminations by Italian-based players.