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Kobbie Mainoo remains sidelined as England prepares for World Cup semi-final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 5:40 AM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Kobbie Mainoo remains sidelined as England prepares for World Cup semi-final
Summary

Kobbie Mainoo, Manchester United midfielder, has not played in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite being an unused substitute in all six of England's matches. After a noteworthy season at Old Trafford, Mainoo has not secured a spot in Thomas Tuchel's lineup, even in light of Jordan Henderson's recent injury. He was overlooked during England's 2-1 quarter-final victory against Norway and now looks to feature against Argentina in the semi-finals on July 15. Former United players Paul Scholes expressed confusion over Tuchel's decision-making, while Nicky Butt suggested that Mainoo may not be ready to perform at this critical stage.

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By the Numbers
  • •Mainoo is yet to play in the World Cup, serving as an unused substitute.
  • •He has been significant for Manchester United, starting 16 of the last 17 matches.
  • •Jordan Henderson's injury has still not opened up playing time for Mainoo.
  • •England faces Argentina in the semi-finals on July 15.
  • •Scholes questions Tuchel's management of Mainoo during the tournament.
Latest Updates
  • 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Kobbie Mainoo: Man United star’s feelings on World Cup outlined
  • 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Kobbie Mainoo: Scholes and Butt deliver bold verdict on United star
What they're saying
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Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has yet to make an appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but that could change this week. The Englishman has been an unused substitute in all six of the Thr...

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Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo has faced numerous challenges over the past two years.Difficult timesAfter his fairytale breakout season in 2023/2024, he spent a significant amount of time injured...

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