AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup logistics locked in: FIFA has finalized base-camp training sites for all 48 teams—39 in the US, seven in Mexico, two in Canada—so squads can “put down roots” ahead of the expanded tournament. Cape Verde spotlight: Cape Verde’s debut base camp is set at Waters Sportsplex in Tampa, Florida, as the Blue Sharks prepare for their Group H opener vs Spain on June 15. Spain’s squad twist: Spain named Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, but for the first time since 1950, there are zero Real Madrid players in the 26-man squad—Barcelona dominates with eight picks. Saudi setback: Defender Saud Abdulhamid’s World Cup travel was delayed after his passport was stolen in Amsterdam, with Saudi working to issue replacement documents. Health watch: A new hantavirus case in Spain is linked to the MV Hondius outbreak, while Ebola risk remains a concern in the DRC.
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