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World Cup 2026: England Lose Livramento for Tournament as Iran Striker Defends Gun Celebration

Tino Livramento has been ruled out of World Cup 2026 with injury as Trevoh Chalobah joins England's squad. Mohammad Mohebbi faced backlash after a finger gun gesture in Iran's 2-2 draw with New Zealand.

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World Cup 2026: England Lose Livramento for Tournament as Iran Striker Defends Gun Celebration
World Cup 2026EnglandTino LivramentoTrevoh ChalobahIranMohammad MohebbiThomas Tuchel

Livramento picked up a calf injury in training on Sunday afternoon, and a scan and medical assessment on Monday confirmed he could play no further part in England's tournament. Chalobah is set to travel to the team's basecamp in Kansas City while the rest of the squad heads to Dallas for the Croatia match.

Elsewhere, Iran opened their World Cup campaign with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in a match that saw anti-regime protests ahead of kick-off and the national anthem booed. Mohammad Mohebbi snatched a point for Iran in the 64th minute and appeared to make a finger gun gesture during his celebration, sparking outrage.

The celebration came to mind, and I do this [gestures] for all of the fans, just a celebration, you know.

Mohebbi defended his actions after the game. FIFA regulations allowed England to replace an outfield player up to 24 hours before their opening fixture, and Chalobah's call-up came before the Tuesday deadline.

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